Mississippi State football is staring down a rough road, with both starting quarterback Kamario Taylor and running back Fluff Bothwell officially listed as questionable on the SEC’s initial availability report from October 21. This isn’t just a minor blip, folks. This is a critical situation for the Bulldogs.
Offense Went Silent in LSU Thrashing
These are massive blows, especially after the Bulldogs’ brutal 31-0 loss to LSU on October 17. Neither Taylor nor Bothwell even suited up for that game, and the offense completely disappeared. Instead, former walk-on Billy Puckett, straight outta Jackson Prep, got his first career start under center. Puckett tried his best, completing 16 of 26 passes for just 121 yards. He threw zero touchdowns and one interception, though he did add 40 yards rushing. But let’s be real, the scoreboard tells the whole story: a total shutout.
Can They Rebound Against Oklahoma?
Now, the Bulldogs, sitting at 4-2 overall and 2-2 in the SEC, have to host Oklahoma (3-3, 1-2 SEC) at Davis Wade Stadium on October 24. Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. on SEC Network. This ain’t just another game, not with their top playmakers banged up and coming off that kind of performance. Both Taylor and Bothwell were originally taken out of the game for injuries back on October 3 during their 56-23 loss to Alabama. Seeing them still questionable after a humiliating shutout loss to LSU? That’s a huge problem for Mississippi State. Can Puckett step up against Oklahoma, or will the offense continue to struggle without its stars?
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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