Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback Blake Shapen is back for his sixth season of college football. The former Baylor signal-caller transferred to Starkville to play for Jeff Lebby in 2024 and quickly cemented himself as the program's starting QB.
But after a shoulder injury ended his presumed-final season just four games in, the Shreveport, LA native was granted a medical hardship waiver to return for one last ride. Shapen spent the winter rehabbing from surgery and was full-go for the Bulldogs in the spring.
He's set to lead the State offense this fall, and at SEC Media Days, Shapen suggested that following his injury, he may have a bit more juice behind the ball.