The Mississippi State Bulldogs started the 2026 season 4-0, outscoring their opponents 172-84 behind the strong play of sophomore quarterback Kamario Taylor. Five weeks later, the Bulldogs are 4-3 and Taylor is officially done for the year.

Now, they head to Austin to play a No. 11 Texas Longhorns team coming off a rejuvenating win against the Ole Miss Rebels. However, Texas fans cannot count out Mississippi State.

The Longhorns already lost to an unranked team starting a backup quarterback at home this season when the Florida Gators embarrassed them two weeks ago. Florida's offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner and quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. were able to out-scheme Texas' defense in that match-up, eking out a 27-24 victory.

Bulldogs head coach Jeff Lebby and quarterback Parker Puckett have the chance to do the same thing on Saturday.…