Star quarterback Kamario Taylor is returning to Mississippi State for the 2027 season, he announced Wednesday.
"When I got to Mississippi State, I knew that we could build something special," Taylor said in a statement. These last few weeks have only made me want it more. And I promise you this - big things are ahead for this program. Believe that.
"We have major goals, and we're here to win. There's no question that we understand the expectations, the standard, and what it's going to take to get there. And I couldn't be hungrier for it."
His new deal with the Bulldogs will be worth $7.5 million, making Taylor the highest-paid quarterback in college football, Pete Nakos and Chris Low of On3 report. The contract could reportedly exceed $9 million with incentives.
Taylor had an electric start to the 2026 season, throwing 14 touchdowns in his first four games to lead Mississippi State to a 4-0 start.
However, he suffered a toe injury in September and underwent season-ending surgery in October. Taylor is slated to return for spring practice.
A potential top pick in the 2028 NFL Draft, Taylor finished this year with 17 passing touchdowns, four interceptions, and one rushing score.
