Mississippi State lists Kamario Taylor and Fluff Bothwell questionable for Oklahoma
The quarterback and running back both missed the loss at LSU. Mississippi State’s initial availability report leaves their status for Saturday’s home game unresolved.
Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor and running back Fluff Bothwell were listed as questionable on the SEC’s initial availability report Wednesday, Oct. 21, for Saturday’s home game against Oklahoma. Both missed the Bulldogs’ 31-0 loss at LSU on Oct. 17, making their status a central question as Mississippi State prepares to face the Sooners at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville.
The Clarion Ledger reported that the availability list will be updated nightly and issued a final time 90 minutes before kickoff. Saturday’s game is scheduled for Oct. 24 at 2:30 p.m. on SEC Network. A questionable designation leaves open whether Taylor or Bothwell will play.
Taylor and Bothwell’s recent absences
On3 reported that Taylor sat out the LSU game because of the continuing effects of a foot injury sustained against Missouri in Week Four. Taylor had led Mississippi State to a 4-0 start before that injury, according to On3. He played against Alabama the following week but left in the fourth quarter, with a backup taking over.
Bothwell was also injured against Missouri, On3 reported. He played one drive against Alabama before being shut down and then missed the LSU game. The Oklahoma report is therefore the latest indication of his availability after two games in which he had little or no playing time.
Taylor’s absence against LSU put a replacement quarterback in the starting role. The Clarion Ledger reported that he completed 16 of 26 passes for 121 yards, with no touchdowns and one interception, and rushed for 40 yards in the 31-0 defeat. Mississippi State enters the Oklahoma game at 4-2 overall and 2-2 in SEC play; Oklahoma is 3-3 and 1-2 in the conference.
Other Mississippi State players on the Oklahoma report
The Clarion Ledger listed defensive linemen Diesel Moye and Trevion Williams, wide receiver Ayden Williams and linebacker Jalen Smith as out for Mississippi State. Safety Isaac Smith, linebacker Zakari Tillman and offensive lineman DJ Chester joined Taylor and Bothwell among the players listed as questionable.
On3 reported that Smith and Chester left the LSU game with injuries in the first half, while Tillman, like Bothwell, did not play. Their designations give Mississippi State several availability decisions beyond its quarterback and running back as the final report approaches.
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Sources and context
- Kamario Taylor, Fluff Bothwell on Mississippi State vs Oklahoma injury reportThe Clarion Ledger, republished by Yahoo Sports; USA TODAY Network reporting
- Mississippi State Injury Report: Taylor listed "questionable"On3
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