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.
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Nov 11, 2026 · 9:01 PM UTC

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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. Taylor attempted to play through a turf toe injury, but ultimately elected to have surgery on Oct. 29. He’s in line to return for spring practice.
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Taylor was one of the sport’s most dominant players early in the season and projects as a potential top pick in the 2028 NFL Draft. Through four games this year – he got hurt against Missouri in the fourth – Taylor tied for the lead nationally in passing touchdowns and was third in total yards.
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The kid has been making it clear from Day 1 he wants to be at State. This should be celebrated by all college football fans.
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All the haters can finally shut up. Time for Kamario to start hitting the recruiting trail.
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College football is so dead that we're getting reports on contract signings
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Oh but I thought he was a Miami lock??????
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He should get another year of eligibility!
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Good for them. Seriously, Mississippi Made baby!!
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Better find a good supporting cast too
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@BFW how happy are you right now? Lol congrats man
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KAMARIO IS STAYING BABY LETS GOOO
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staying in starkville when the portal is right there is rare loyalty
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The only people as happy as Taylor’s are Keelon Russell’s people
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Locking down 17 touchdowns and a 90 A- grade before the portal could even breathe is massive for Starkville.
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His Mom said they aren’t leaving, they meant that with their whole chest lol!!!!
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That means they are stuck with Lebby 😭
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Wait… I was told specifically, by national media outlets that we don’t have the money to get him back this year!? Surely he doesn’t just like Mississippi State right!? Something is very very off.
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Good for him- was one of the most electric QBs in all of CFB Yet the only talking point around him was "wonder where he's going next year" Hope he continues his great play next year in Starkville
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Why go pro when you can make $9 million in college. Can comfortably retire if you live reasonably.
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Right call by State, such a no brainer. 17 TD passes in 6 games at 9.2 yards an attempt. Lebby keeps his QB instead of rebuilding through the portal. Starkville gets its face of the program back next year. They were doing good before he went down with an injury. Run it back in '27 and see if State can put together a good year. It all starts with your QB.
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Can’t say that I’m surprised. He seems like the kind of guy that wants to finish what he starts.
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Kamario Taylor said
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No disrespect to Kamario for securing the bag because he can. It’s just the way things are now. However, I think we’re ready for the giant meteor now.
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Top Pick in 2028.
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Good for him and all the State fans – at Ralston, NE
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Glad to see this.
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Finalizing a deal💔
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Finalizing a deal?
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taylor healthy next year and state is a problem
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His arm talent is Ridiculous. Good keep MSU.
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kamario taylor staying put beats every quarterback the portal will sell this winter
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“Re-signs.” This is the gayest shit.
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That 4–0 start makes a healthy return especially intriguing.
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We are so fucking back
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As a gopher fan this is a little disappointing but that means Starkville will be rocking next year.
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