Alabama Football 2026: Previewing the Mississippi State Offense

Mississippi State’s offense is showing a clear jump in year 3 under head coach Jeff Lebby, with the Bulldogs’ scoring pace rising sharply after earlier struggles. After scoring 25.8 points per game in a two-win first season, MSU improved to 30.4 points per game in 2024, then moved to 43 points per game in 2025. Through four games, the team has put up 41 points vs. South Carolina and 31 vs. Missouri. A key driver is sophomore QB Kamario Taylor, drawing national attention with 1,200 passing yards, 14 TDs, 2 INTs, and 185 rushing yards, plus standout receivers Anthony Evans, Sanfrisco Magee, and Marquis Johnson.