Mississippi State QB Kamario Taylor (ankle) underwent procedure

Field Level Media|published: Fri 9th January, 17:52 2026

Jan 2, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback Kamario Taylor (1) runs for yardage against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons during the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor underwent a procedure on his left ankle, according to the school.

Taylor was injured during a 43-29 loss to Wake Forest in the Duke's Mayo Bowl on Jan. 2.

"Mississippi State freshman quarterback Kamario Taylor successfully underwent a minor procedure Thursday to address a sprained left ankle," the school's statement read. "A quick and full recovery is anticipated, and he is expected to be available for spring practice."

That's good news for the Bulldogs as Taylor appeared to be badly hurt when carted off the field with less than two minutes left in the bowl game.

Taylor was scrambling for yardage and took a hard hit to his legs. He went down awkwardly and immediately grabbed for his left lower leg.

Bulldogs coach Jeff Lebby said after the contest that the initial reports were good. So a procedure to repair a sprained ankle is much better than a fracture or a break.

Taylor completed 13 of 22 passes for 241 yards and one touchdown and rushed for 63 yards and a score on 18 carries against Wake Forest.

Overall, he passed for 629 yards, five touchdowns and one interception in 11 appearances as the backup to Blake Shapen. He added 458 yards and eight touchdowns on the ground.

Shapen opted out of the bowl game to prepare for the NFL draft.

Taylor is slated to be Mississippi State's starting quarterback next season.

--Field Level Media

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