0:00 Intro

1:16 Offense struggles then finds rhythm

4:54 Quarterback controversy and Lebby's decision

7:50 Offensive line performance and adjustments

10:35 Kamario Taylor's future at quarterback

12:35 Defense dominates in fourth quarter

15:34 Arkansas penalties change the game

18:31 Linebackers stepping up for Mississippi State

20:04 Top Dog of the Week

 

Mississippi State Bulldogs pull off a stunning 38-35 comeback victory over Arkansas for their first SEC win since 2023, but the quarterback controversy between Blake Shapen and Kamario Taylor nearly derailed everything.

Jaron Spor and Landon McBride break down Jeff Lebby's controversial decision to pull the hot-handed Taylor in favor of Shapen, a move they call "a fireable offense" if the Bulldogs had lost. The analysis covers Shapen's resilient three-drive scoring performance after throwing an immediate interception, Taylor's explosive dual-threat ability that sparked two touchdown drives, and the offensive line's struggles against Arkansas's aggressive defensive scheme. The defensive turnaround is equally impressive—after surrendering 35 points through three quarters, Mississippi State's defense shut out Arkansas completely in the fourth quarter with three consecutive stops while the offense executed flawlessly.

Discover why this win reveals both the ceiling and the complications of Mississippi State's quarterback situation heading deeper into SEC play.

 

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