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- Passing Yards
- 417
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- Passing Yards per Game
- 417
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- Passing Touchdowns
- 4
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- Passing Interceptions
- 9
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Team info
- Head Coach
- Jeff Lebby
MS State totals program-record 762 yards, ninth most in SEC history
The Bulldogs' offense goes ballistic against ULM led by Kamario Taylor who accounted for more than 400 yards and five TDs in the 62-13 victory.
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Taylor throws for 354 yards and 4 TDs, Mississippi State routs Louisiana-Monroe 62-13
Kamario Taylor passed for 354 yards and four touchdowns, added 59 yards and a score on the ground, and Mississippi State cruised past Louisiana-Monroe 62-13 in the season opener for both teams on Saturday.
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UL Monroe Warhawks vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs: Full Highlights
UL Monroe Warhawks vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs: Full Highlights
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MS State's Kamario Taylor dissects his long and short-term preparation
Taylor takes time to discuss the offseason habits that have helped him become a better leader and physically ready for anything.
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Louisiana court rules for the players: Now what?
What does it all mean? What cases are still pending? What are people saying?
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Mississippi State opens its 2026 season at home against Louisiana-Monroe
Louisiana-Monroe at Mississippi State, Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET How to watch: ESPNU
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QB
| No. | Photo | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Kamario Taylor | QB |
| 8 |  | Jaden Rashada | QB |
| 14 |  | Brodie McWhorter | QB |
| 15 |  | Parker Puckett | QB |
| 17 |  | AJ Swann | QB |
RB
| No. | Photo | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |  | Xavier Gayten | RB |
| 21 | J.J. Hill | RB | |
| 24 |  | Fluff Bothwell | RB |
| 25 |  | Cooper Crosby | RB |
WR
| No. | Photo | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 |  | Gracen Harris | WR |
| 2 |  | Marquis Johnson | WR |
| 3 |  | Anthony Evans III | WR |
| 7 |  | Zion Ragins | WR |
| 9 |  | Camden Capehart | WR |
| 10 |  | Bull Mitchell | WR |
| 12 |  | Matt Mayfield | WR |
| 13 |  | Sanfrisco Magee | WR |
| 16 |  | Jayden Cration | WR |
| 19 |  | Junior Henderson | WR |
| 22 | Jayytee Taylor | WR | |
| 80 |  | Fisher Southall | WR |
| 81 |  | Zion Crumpton | WR |
| 89 |  | Jessie Primer IV | WR |
TE
| No. | Photo | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |  | Zayion Cotton | TE |
| 84 |  | Adam Land | TE |
| 85 |  | Luke Hutchinson | TE |
| 88 |  | Joeseph Skipworth | TE |
OL
| No. | Photo | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 |  | LJ Prudhomme | OL |
| 53 |  | Dylan Steen | OL |
| 54 |  | Blake Steen | OL |
| 55 |  | Jakheem Shumpert-Perkins | OL |
| 56 |  | Wesley Davis | OL |
| 58 |  | Miles McVay | OL |
| 59 |  | Tyler Miller | OL |
| 60 |  | Matthew Lefeau | OL |
| 62 |  | Jamari Freeman | OL |
| 63 |  | Mario Nash | OL |
| 65 |  | Spencer Dowland | OL |
| 66 |  | Ja'Elyne Matthews | OL |
| 71 |  | Saquon Miles | OL |
| 72 |  | Canon Boone | OL |
| 73 |  | Leon Noil Jr. | OL |
| 74 |  | Kison Shepard | OL |
| 75 |  | Isaiah Dent | OL |
| 76 |  | Jayden Ross | OL |
| 77 |  | TJ Lockhart | OL |
| 78 |  | DJ Chester | OL |
| 79 |  | Dalton Toothman | OL |
DL
| No. | Photo | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 |  | Jaray Bledsoe | DL |
| 14 |  | Dealyn Evans | DL |
| 19 |  | Micah Nickerson | DL |
| 33 |  | Douglas Adams III | DL |
| 35 |  | Kalvin Dinkins | DL |
| 40 |  | Gus Cordova | DL |
| 42 |  | DJ Reed | DL |
| 55 |  | Colin Coates | DL |
| 88 |  | Tico Crittendon | DL |
| 91 | Lorenz Cammon | DL | |
| 92 |  | Kaleb Morris | DL |
| 97 |  | Jayson Jenkins | DL |
| 99 | Diesel Moye | DL |
DE
| No. | Photo | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 |  | Shawn Gee | DE |
LB
| No. | Photo | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 |  | Fatt Forrest | LB |
| 7 |  | Zakari Tillman | LB |
| 10 |  | Jalen Smith | LB |
| 11 |  | Tyler Lockhart | LB |
| 12 |  | Ja'Bryis Stewart | LB |
| 13 |  | LaKendrick James | LB |
| 16 |  | Derion Gullette | LB |
| 32 |  | AJ Rice | LB |
| 44 |  | Gav Holman | LB |
| 45 |  | James Heard Jr. | LB |
| 48 |  | Chris Addison | LB |
DB
| No. | Photo | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | Sean Pleasant | DB |
CB
| No. | Photo | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Kelley Jones | CB |
| 8 |  | Kaylib Singleton | CB |
| 17 |  | Kyle Johnson | CB |
| 20 |  | Jett Jefferson | CB |
| 24 |  | Quentin Taylor | CB |
| 26 |  | Jamroc Grimsley | CB |
| 30 |  | Camron Brown | CB |
| 36 |  | Terrell Johnson Jr. | CB |
| 37 |  | Dre Otey | CB |
| 38 |  | Jaylen Antoine | CB |
S
| No. | Photo | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  | Isaac Smith | S |
| 3 |  | Kendel Dolby | S |
| 5 |  | Jardin Gilbert | S |
| 18 |  | Sekou Smith Jr. | S |
| 21 |  | Dre Riley | S |
| 25 |  | Kolby Barrett | S |
| 28 |  | Tanner Johnson | S |
| 29 |  | Boogie Johnson | S |
| 31 |  | Terrance Love | S |
| 34 |  | Vic Sutton | S |
PK
| No. | Photo | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 |  | Hayden Chambers | PK |
| 80 |  | Kyle Ferrie | PK |
| 83 |  | Oisin Flynn | PK |
P
| No. | Photo | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 |  | Ethan Pulliam | P |
LS
| No. | Photo | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 |  | Kallen Cosper | LS |
| 46 |  | Kyle Rushing | LS |
Season stats · 2026
Passing
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Yards | 417 |
| Yards per Game | 417 |
| Touchdowns | 4 |
| Interceptions | 9 |
| QB Rating | 178.889 |
Rushing
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Yards | 345 |
| Yards per Game | 345 |
| Touchdowns | 4 |
Receiving
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Yards | 417 |
| Touchdowns | 4 |
Opponent
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Passing Yards | 2,596 |
| Rushing Yards | 2,274 |