Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor will miss the rest of the season after surgery to repair turf toe, leaving coach Jeff Lebby to weigh the Bulldogs’ next steps—and whether Taylor will return to Starkville next year. The show also examines South Carolina’s playoff chances, the SEC race, USC’s outlook under Lincoln Riley, and Oregon State quarterback Braden Atkinson’s role in the Beavers’ turnaround.

By the Numbers
  • 10 SEC teams remain in contention for the conference championship and College Football Playoff, the show says.
  • Taylor is expected to miss the rest of the season.
Yes, But

South Carolina’s playoff path remains possible, but the team must build on its home win over Tennessee. Taylor’s surgery is a major setback for Mississippi State, while his return next season is still uncertain.

State of Play
  • Mississippi State must navigate the remainder of the season without Taylor.
  • USC is preparing to host Ohio State on Halloween night, amid questions about whether fans believe the program is stuck with Lincoln Riley.
What’s Next

Mississippi State’s immediate priority is determining its quarterback plan for the rest of the season; Taylor’s longer-term future in Starkville remains an open question.

Bottom Line

Taylor’s injury reshapes Mississippi State’s season now, but whether it changes the program’s plans for next year is still unresolved.