Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian knows Mississippi State presents a significant challenge, and he is making sure the Longhorns prepare accordingly ahead of their Halloween night matchup. With the Bulldogs potentially getting quarterback Kamario Taylor back, Sarkisian is treating Mississippi State as a dangerous opponent regardless of the uncertainty surrounding its starting quarterback.

Speaking ahead of Saturday's showdown in Austin, Sarkisian praised Taylor's ability and emphasized the importance of preparing for him to play. The Longhorns will host Mississippi State at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on Oct. 31, with kickoff scheduled for 6:30 p.m. CT on ESPN.

“Mississippi State is, obviously, a very dangerous football team. Kamario Taylor is a fantastic quarterback,” Sarkisian said.…