NCAA - Football

FINAL Saturday, September 19, 2026
Mississippi State Bulldogs 41
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South Carolina Gamecocks 34
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Williams-Brice Stadium · 78,360 att.

Match Report

Taylor's four TDs rally Mississippi St. from 16-0 down to 41-34 win at South Carolina in SEC opener

— Even as South Carolina's points piled up early, Mississippi State never thought it was out of it — not with the potent offense led by quarterback Kamario Taylor and a defense that stayed focused when backed up near the end zone.

Full story at ESPN →

Team Stats

19
1st Downs
21
6-11
3rd down efficiency
6-18
0-0
4th down efficiency
3-3
393
Total Yards
431
258
Passing
282
19/27
Comp/Att
25/40
9.6
Yards per pass
7.1
135
Rushing
149
34
Rushing Attempts
39
4.0
Yards per rush
3.8
14-98
Penalties
9-98
1
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
2
25:45
Possession
34:15

Top Performers

MSST

  • Kamario Taylor C/ATT 18/26 · YDS 251 · AVG 9.7
  • Ethan Pulliam NO 3 · YDS 114 · AVG 38.0
  • Fluff Bothwell CAR 21 · YDS 115 · AVG 5.5
  • Kyle Ferrie FG 2/2 · PCT 100.0 · LONG 49

SC

  • LaNorris Sellers C/ATT 25/40 · YDS 282 · AVG 7.1
  • Mason Love NO 3 · YDS 126 · AVG 42.0
  • Malik Orsan FG 4/4 · PCT 100.0 · LONG 52
  • Donovan Murph REC 1 · YDS 44 · AVG 44.0

Highlights

01:17 Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. South Carolina Gamecocks: Full Highlights Watch on ESPN 01:17 Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. South Carolina Gamecocks: Full Highlights Watch on ESPN 00:13 LaNorris Sellers throws 4-yard touchdown Watch on ESPN 00:11 Malik Orsan kicks 34-yard field goal Watch on ESPN

NCAAF News

All news
News Pete Thamel Sources: Mississippi State QB Kamario Taylor out for season Mississippi State QB Kamario Taylor, college football season's breakout star this season, is facing season-ending surgery on his injured toe, sources told ESPN. ESPN Paolo Uggetti From championship hopes to rock bottom, what went wrong for Oregon? All signs pointed to a special season for Oregon. Instead, the Ducks are already on the outside of the CFP. ESPN Bill Connelly Heisman race after Week 8: Miami's Malachi Toney is gaining ground As the Hurricanes receiver picks up steam, LSU's Sam Leavitt is also rounding into form. ESPN Heather Dinich College Football Playoff Bubble Watch after Week 8 A conference-by-conference look at who is contending for the playoff, who's close and who's out.