Mississippi State football lost star quarterback Kamario Taylor for the rest of 2026 after facing Oklahoma. Now fans of the Bulldogs fell on pins and needles in wondering if Taylor was leaving Starksville next. But Mississippi State delivered this move to prevent a College Football Transfer Portal entry.
ESPN college football insider Pete Thamel provided the details of Taylor's future.
“Sources: Mississippi State star quarterback Kamario Taylor is finalizing a deal to return there in 2027. His return means one of the faces of college football next year will be in Starkville. Taylor led MSU to a 4-0 record to start this year before injury cut short his season,” Thamel posted on the social media website X, formerly known as Twitter.
Thamel adds what now comes next for more than Taylor, but coach Jeff Lebby.
“The timing of the signing will allow coach Jeff Lebby to build a recruiting/portal class around Taylor, as the school pitched Taylor on an uptick in overall investment,” Thamel added.
The insider added that Taylor tried to play hurt with a turf toe ailment. Instead he planned to have surgery on Oct. 29.
Article Continues Below“He’s in line to return for spring practice,” Thamel said.
Plus this move should ignite some 2028 NFL Draft chatter for the Bulldogs. Taylor easily became the Bulldogs' most popular QB since a young Dak Prescott. Yet Taylor will garner first round hype during the 2027 season.
The Bulldogs rose to a No. 16 ranking during the 2026 campaign with Taylor behind center. So Mississippi State will surely command some early top 25 attention with a healthier Taylor back.