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Ivory CoastMississippi State Aims for Taylor and Bothwell Returns Against Oklahoma
Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor and running back Fluff Bothwell could return to the lineup this Saturday against Oklahoma.
Potential returns on offense
Mississippi State could have two key playmakers back in action on Saturday. Quarterback Kamario Taylor is expected to attempt to play against Oklahoma, while running back Fluff Bothwell will be available.
Taylor established himself as a genuine Heisman Trophy contender after leading the Bulldogs through a 4-0 run in September. He showed he is one of the most talented young passers in the game, throwing for 1,450 yards while averaging 9.4 yards per attempt. His play guided the team to wins over Minnesota, South Carolina, and Missouri, pushing the Bulldogs to No. 16 in the AP Top 25.
Injury updates and recovery
Taylor suffered a foot or toe injury on Sept. 26 during the win against Missouri. He was hobbled against Alabama on Oct. 3 and exited that loss. Taylor took on significantly more snaps during practice this week, but a final decision on his status will come ahead of Saturday's kickoff. He remains the leader in the SEC in total offense, averaging 321.8 yards per game.
Bothwell was the top rusher for Mississippi State before suffering a foot injury against Alabama. At the time of his injury, he ranked second in the SEC in rushing. Bothwell has run for 403 yards and three touchdowns, averaging 5.4 yards per carry. He has also caught nine passes for 96 yards and a touchdown.
What it means for the next game
Oklahoma Sooners at Mississippi State Bulldogs (College Football, Sat, 24 Oct): Mississippi State Bulldogs win 44%, Oklahoma Sooners win 56%; projected score Mississippi State Bulldogs 24, Oklahoma Sooners 25. Our safest pick: Over 37.5 points.
Mississippi State Bulldogs at Texas Longhorns (College Football, Sat, 31 Oct): Texas Longhorns win 78%, Mississippi State Bulldogs win 22%; projected score Texas Longhorns 33, Mississippi State Bulldogs 21. Our safest pick: Texas to win.
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