Mississippi State reportedly finalizing at least $7.5 million deal to retain QB Kamario Taylor

Mississippi State is working to finalize a deal to retain quarterback Kamario Taylor that the school and player reportedly value at a minimum of $7.5 million, SuperTalk Mississippi reported Nov. 11, 2026.

According to SuperTalk Mississippi — citing multiple reports and independent sourcing — Taylor and the Bulldogs are finalizing an agreement worth at least $7.5 million with additional incentives included.

The report said the potential deal comes three weeks after Mississippi State announced that Taylor would be out for the remainder of the 2026-27 season as he recovers from a foot injury.

SuperTalk Mississippi recapped Taylor’s 2026 performance before the injury: in his first five games he passed for 1,450 yards and 17 touchdowns and added 159 yards and one score on the ground. The report said Mississippi State’s offense averaged 34 points per game with Taylor on the field and 10.25 points per game with backups Billy Puckett and AJ Swann.

The report added that retaining Taylor is likely to be a momentum booster for Mississippi State in the offseason and could help entice high school recruits and top-rated transfers to consider Starkville.

Mississippi State (4-5, 2-5 SEC) will continue its current season versus Auburn (5-4, 3-4) on Saturday at 11 a.m. CT; SuperTalk Mississippi said the game will air on ESPN2 and participating SuperTalk Mississippi stations.

Source: SuperTalk Mississippi