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Kamario Taylor Finalizing Deal to Return to Mississippi State for 2027

Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor is finalizing a deal worth $7.5 million that could reach $9 million with incentives to return for the 2027 season.

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In brief

  • Kamario Taylor is finalizing a deal to return to Mississippi State for the 2027 season.
  • The deal is worth $7.5 million and could reach $9 million with incentives.
  • Taylor would become college football's highest-paid quarterback under the agreement.
  • Taylor played six games in 2026, throwing for 1,460 yards, 17 touchdowns and four interceptions before a season-ending toe injury.

Kamario Taylor Finalizing Deal to Return to Mississippi State for 2027

Mississippi State sophomore quarterback Kamario Taylor is finalizing a deal to return to the Bulldogs for the 2027 season, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel. The agreement is worth $7.5 million and could climb as high as $9 million with incentives, according to On3's Pete Nakos and Chris Low, making him college football's highest-paid quarterback.

Deal Details

  • Base value: $7.5 million
  • Potential value with incentives: $9 million
  • Expected return: 2027 season
  • Status: Deal is being finalized

Taylor's 2026 Season

Taylor played in six games this season and led Mississippi State to a 4-0 start. He threw for 1,460 yards, 17 touchdowns and four interceptions. He underwent season-ending surgery for a toe injury, which was announced last month.

Taylor said in a statement at the time, "Missing the rest of this season is hard to accept, but I know God has a plan."

Impact on Mississippi State

Thamel reported that the timing of Taylor's new deal will allow Bulldogs head coach Jeff Lebby to "build a recruiting/portal class around Taylor, as the school pitched Taylor on an uptick in overall investment."

A source told Thamel, "One of the things we realized is the level of quality players who are intrigued by joining Kamario at Mississippi State."

Why it matters

Keeping Taylor gives Mississippi State a returning quarterback who helped the Bulldogs reach No. 16 in the AP Poll during the 2026 campaign. The deal reflects the growing trend of players signing agreements to return to their programs rather than entering the transfer portal.

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Questions readers ask

Who is Kamario Taylor and what is he doing?
Kamario Taylor is a Mississippi State sophomore quarterback who is finalizing a deal to return to the Bulldogs for the 2027 season.
How much is the new contract worth?
The agreement is worth $7.5 million and could climb as high as $9 million with incentives.
Why is this deal significant for Mississippi State?
The timing allows head coach Jeff Lebby to build a recruiting and portal class around Taylor, leveraging the school's pitch of increased overall investment.
What were Taylor's stats in the 2026 season?
Taylor played in six games, threw for 1,460 yards, 17 touchdowns, and four interceptions before undergoing season-ending surgery for a toe injury.
Why does this matter in the context of college football?
Keeping Taylor provides Mississippi State with a returning quarterback who helped the team reach No. 16 in the AP Poll during the 2026 campaign.

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