Mississippi State Football: My Notes on Kamario Taylor and the September Schedule
I checked Mississippi State’s official records to understand Kamario Taylor’s big opening game and what comes next for the Bulldogs.
Why I looked this up
I noticed renewed interest in Mississippi State football and, more specifically, quarterback Kamario Taylor. I wanted to find out what had actually happened rather than fill in the gaps from headlines or search snippets.
The answer starts with Mississippi State’s September 5, 2026 season opener. According to the university’s official game recap, the Bulldogs defeated ULM 62–13 and set a school record with 762 yards of total offense.
Key takeaways
Taylor’s performance was the clearest reason to pay attention. The official box score records the following line:
- 22 completions on 34 attempts
- 354 passing yards
- Four passing touchdowns and no interceptions
- Six carries for 59 yards and one rushing touchdown
That works out to 413 yards of total offense and five touchdowns accounted for. I find that combined passing-and-rushing contribution more informative than looking only at the final score.
Taylor’s Mississippi State player profile lists him as a sophomore quarterback from Macon, Mississippi, wearing No. 1. He is listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 230 pounds.
What I looked up next
I checked the official Mississippi State schedule to put the opening result in context. These are the Bulldogs’ remaining September games, with the listed Central times converted to Eastern Time for this site:
| Date | Matchup | Location | Eastern Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 12 | at Minnesota | Minneapolis | 3:30 p.m. ET |
| September 19 | at South Carolina | Columbia, South Carolina | 4:15 p.m. ET |
| September 26 | vs. Missouri | Starkville | 6:00–8:00 p.m. ET window |
Minnesota’s official schedule also lists the September 12 matchup at Huntington Bank Stadium with CBS coverage. The September 26 listing remains a kickoff window rather than one fixed time, so I would check the official schedule again closer to game day.
My quick way to evaluate the next results
Instead of treating one high-scoring opener as a complete verdict, I’m using this order:
- Confirm the final score and team totals on the official game page.
- Separate Taylor’s passing and rushing production rather than relying on a combined headline number.
- Check turnovers and completion totals alongside touchdowns.
- Compare each result with the location and opponent shown on the official schedule.
- Verify kickoff information again when the schedule shows a window instead of a fixed time.
For now, the firm takeaway is narrow but notable: Mississippi State opened 2026 with a 62–13 win, and Taylor accounted for five touchdowns without throwing an interception. The road games at Minnesota and South Carolina should provide the next official data points.