Taylor Throws for 354 Yards and 4 TDs, Mississippi State Routs Louisiana-Monroe 62-13
Taylor accounted for five touchdowns and Mississippi State scored on all seven first-half drives in a rout that tied for the program’s 14th-most points.
- On Saturday, Mississippi State dominated Louisiana-Monroe 62-13 in the season opener at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Mississippi. The Bulldogs overwhelmed the Warhawks from the opening drive.
- Quarterback Kamario Taylor propelled the Bulldogs by completing 22 of 34 passes for 354 yards and four touchdowns, while rushing for 59 yards and another score. Taylor did not turn the ball over.
- Wide receiver Anthony Evans III caught seven passes for 118 yards, while senior transfer Marquis Johnson hauled in a 70-yard touchdown reception. Both receivers fueled the explosive first-half attack.
- Third-Year coach Jeff Leby's offense appeared explosive, scoring on all seven first-half drives and eight consecutive possessions overall. The dominance showcased the team's offensive capability entering SEC play.
- Mississippi State travels to Minnesota next Saturday, while Louisiana-Monroe visits UAB for their respective matchups. Both teams enter Week 2 with vastly different momentum from the blowout result.
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Taylor throws for 354 yards and 4 TDs, Mississippi State routs Louisiana-Monroe 62-13
Kamario Taylor passed for 354 yards and four touchdowns, added 59 yards and a score on the ground, and Mississippi State cruised past Louisiana-Monroe 62-13 in the season opener for both teams on Saturday.
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thesportsleader.comKamario Taylor, Mississippi State overwhelm UL Monroe
Kamario Taylor threw for four touchdowns and rushing for another as Mississippi State dominated UL Monroe in a 62-13 season-opening victory Saturday night in Starkville, Miss.Taylor, who grew up in Mississippi a fan of the Bulldogs (1-0), completed 22 of 34 passes for 354 yards without turning the ball over.Eleven different receivers caught at least one pass, led by Anthony Evans III, who finished with seven catches for 118 yards.The Bulldogs ro…
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Mississippi State football’s season opener is here. The Bulldogs will be under the leadership of Jeff Lebby for a third year, and Lebby has plenty of confidence in what he believes is the most rounded out roster he’s had since coming to Starkville. That roster will be on display Saturday night when Mississippi State kicks […]
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