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Lebby Shares What Billy Puckett Must Do to Win Mississippi State's QB Job

SI Feed·Logan Horito·2 days ago
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Mississippi State football could be facing another quarterback decision after Kamario Taylor exited Saturday's 23-15 loss to Oklahoma with a lingering right-foot injury. With Taylor's availability for the upcoming matchup against Texas uncertain, head coach Jeff Lebby made it clear that Billy Puckett and AJ will have an opportunity to compete for the starting job.

The Bulldogs need to find answers quickly after losing 31-0 to LSU before falling to Oklahoma. Freshman quarterback Puckett has stepped into the starting role before, but his recent performances have shown both potential and areas that need improvement.

Lebby emphasized that the decision will come down to which quarterback gives Mississippi State the best chance to win.

Oct 24, 2026; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs head coach Jeff Lebby reacts during the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma Sooners at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field.…

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