Kamario Taylor Foot Injury Clouds Mississippi State Clash With LSU

Taylor Listed as Uncertain for LSU

No. 16 Mississippi State faces major questions under center ahead of Saturday's matchup against No. 22 LSU. Star quarterback Kamario Taylor is currently dealing with a foot injury, leaving his status for the game in flux.

A final decision on whether Taylor will play against LSU will be made later in the week. Mississippi State must prepare for a tough road test without knowing for certain whether its starting quarterback will be cleared to take snaps.

Injury History and Puckett on Standby

Taylor has been managing the foot issue for a couple of weeks. He originally sustained the injury back on Sept. 27 during Mississippi State's 31-24 victory over Missouri.

He attempted to push through the pain against Alabama, but the physical toll was clear to everyone watching. Taylor played through obvious discomfort before heading back to the locker room early in the fourth quarter. Mississippi State went on to lose that contest by a score of 56-23.

When Taylor exited against Alabama, freshman backup quarterback Parker Puckett came into the game to direct the offense for the rest of the day.

Lebby Awaiting Official SEC Report

The injury setback comes at a difficult point in the schedule for Mississippi State. Taylor entered last weekend playing at an elite level, performing like a Heisman Trophy contender.

Since the loss to Alabama, Taylor has been limited during practice sessions. Team staff members are managing his workload throughout the week.

Head coach Jeff Lebby addressed Taylor's status during his regular Monday news conference. Lebby stated that the SEC availability report on Wednesday will provide the next official update on where Taylor stands.

What it means for the next game

Bettors and fans will want to monitor Wednesday's update closely before Mississippi State travels to Death Valley on Saturday.

Mississippi State Bulldogs at LSU Tigers (College Football, Sat, 17 Oct): LSU Tigers win 79%, Mississippi State Bulldogs win 21%; projected score LSU Tigers 36, Mississippi State Bulldogs 22. Our safest pick: Under 68.5 points.