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Mississippi State rallies to defeat South Carolina
Kamario Taylor completed 18 of 24 passes and tied his career high with four touchdowns as the Bulldogs erased a 16-0 deficit.
On Saturday night, Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor threw for 251 yards and four touchdowns, rallying the Bulldogs from a 16-0 deficit to defeat South Carolina 41-34 in Columbia.
South Carolina established a 16-0 lead early behind quarterback LaNorris Sellers' touchdown pass and three field goals from first-time kicker Malik Orson, creating a double-digit advantage.
Taylor finished 18-of-24 passing while tailback Fluff Bothwell rushed for a season-high 115 yards, his second straight game exceeding 100 yards as the Bulldogs' offense overwhelmed South Carolina's defense.
Mississippi State head coach Jeff Lebby praised the team's resilience, while linebacker Jalen Smith said, "We knew we were going to score" if the defense forced field goals instead of touchdowns.
The Bulldogs improved to 3-0 overall and 1-0 in Southeastern Conference play, while South Carolina fell to 2-1 overall and 0-1 in SEC competition, losing its sixth straight conference game.