Mississippi State QB Kamario Taylor Avoids Serious Injury After Scary Leg Incident in Duke's Mayo Bowl
Kamario Taylor, the freshman quarterback for Mississippi State, suffered what initially appeared to be a severe leg injury during the Duke's Mayo Bowl against Wake Forest on January 2, 2026, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. Videos captured Taylor's left knee bending at an abnormal angle after a tackle, leading to him being carted off the field and taken to the locker room.
Despite the concerning visuals and the Bulldogs' 43-29 loss, optimism surrounded Taylor's condition post-game. Coach Jeff Lebby remarked that initial reports were positive, though no specific details on the injury were provided, and further evaluation was planned. Additionally, Taylor's mother clarified that the injury involved his ankle and stated it was neither torn nor broken.
In his second career start, Taylor completed 13 of 22 passes for 241 yards and a touchdown while also contributing 63 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown.
