Mississippi State football enters the Egg Bowl against the No. 7 Ole Miss Rebels in Starkville one win away from bowl-eligibility. And with the postseason on the line, head coach Jeff Lebby has made an unexpected shake-up to his starting lineup. True freshman QB Kamario Taylor will make the start for the Bulldogs ahead of veteran and usual starter Blake Shapen.
Mississippi State is starting Kamario Taylor, thrower of 24 collegiate passes, at QB today in the Egg Bowl.
— Pat Forde (@ByPatForde) November 28, 2025
According to Mississippi State reporters, Blake Shapen did not go through Senior Day proceedings ahead of the game despite being a sixth-year player.