STARKVILLE — Mississippi State football quarterback Kamario Taylor underwent a successful procedure to address a sprained left ankle, the program announced Jan. 8.
He is expected to make a “quick and full” recovery for MSU spring practices.
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Taylor was carted off the field late after a low hit in the fourth quarter during MSU’s 43-29 loss to Wake Forest in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl on Jan. 2. The freshman from Noxubee County was making his second career start and will be MSU’s starter in 2026.
Coach Jeff Lebby said after the game that Taylor was doing well. He was spotted leaving the stadium walking with a slight limp, but no crutches, boot or cast on his leg.
Lardarius Webb Jr., the Wake Forest defensive back who hit Taylor on the scramble, apologized on X the day after the game.
“To everyone at Mississippi State and everyone else that was watching the game last night. I want to apologize,” Webb wrote in a post on X on Jan. 3. “The tackle I made was not intentional. I hope he is okay and will be praying for Kamio Taylor.”
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Mississippi State has not announced when spring practice will begin, but last season’s started in March.
Taylor exited the bowl game two other times with injuries but returned. Luke Kromenhoek replaced him each time, but he has since transferred to USF. The Bulldogs added quarterback AJ Swann from Appalachian State in the transfer portal to be Taylor’s backup.
Kamario Taylor stats
Taylor finished the 2025 season with 629 passing yards, five touchdowns and one interception. He rushed for 458 yards and eight touchdowns.
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Sam Sklar is the Mississippi State beat reporter for The Clarion Ledger. Email him at ssklar@usatodayco.com and follow him on X @sklarsam_.
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