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Mississippi State quarterback's status unclear for Texas game Oct. 31

Mississippi State football coach Jeff Lebby said star quarterback Kamario Taylor's availability for the team's Oct. 31 game at No. 11 Texas remains uncertain due to a reaggravated foot injury. Taylor lasted one quarter in Saturday's loss to Oklahoma before exiting with a boot on his right foot.

Where
Starkville, Mississippi and Austin, Texas
When
Oct. 26, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

Counties: Travis

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  • Saturday, October 31, 2026, 6:30 p.m. Mississippi State plays at No. 11 Texas football game (Campbell-Williams Field, Austin, Texas)1 2

Who's involved

  • Jeff LebbyMississippi State football coach
  • Kamario TaylorMississippi State quarterback
  • Billy PuckettFormer walk-on Mississippi State quarterback
  • Jalen SmithMississippi State starting linebacker
  • AJ SwannAppalachian State transfer, Mississippi State quarterback
  • Fluff BothwellMississippi State running back

The facts

  • Mississippi State (4-3, 2-3 SEC) plays at No. 11 Texas (5-2, 3-2) on Oct. 31 at 6:30 p.m. on ESPN.1
  • Kamario Taylor reaggravated his foot injury against Oklahoma on Oct. 24, lasting one quarter before exiting.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • Taylor first suffered a turf toe injury a month prior in a win over Missouri.2
  • Jalen Smith, a senior linebacker, suffered a season-ending injury from the Oct. 3 game against Alabama and had surgery.1
  • Billy Puckett replaced Taylor against LSU and Oklahoma, completing 41 of 64 passes for 368 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions.2
  • Lebby said Puckett and AJ Swann will compete for starting reps if Taylor cannot play against Texas.1
  • Mississippi State lost to Oklahoma 23-15 for their third consecutive loss.1
  • Fluff Bothwell returned in the Oklahoma game with 17 carries for 111 yards after suffering a left foot injury.2

Who said what

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  • Jeff Lebby Taylor is doing good and his spirits are good; more will be known in 48 hours.1 2

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  • When Jeff Lebby said Mississippi State will know if Kamario Taylor can play vs Texas

    The Clarion-Ledger

  • Mississippi State QB Kamario Taylor’s availability for Texas game is unclear

    Burnt Orange Nation

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  1. When Jeff Lebby said Mississippi State will know if Kamario Taylor can play vs Texas The Clarion-Ledger Not rated, October 26, 2026
  2. Mississippi State QB Kamario Taylor’s availability for Texas game is unclear Burnt Orange Nation Not rated, October 26, 2026

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Highland Park United Methodist Church votes to leave denomination

Highland Park United Methodist Church in Dallas held a congregation-wide vote Sunday and Monday on whether to leave the United Methodist denomination. The church council announced the results Monday evening, saying the vote passed with overwhelming support. The regional UMC body has said the vote is not valid under its policy, setting up a potential dispute over authority and property.

Highland Park United Methodist Church council, Church leadership that recommended separation and announced vote results; Horizon Texas Annual Conference, Regional governing body of the United Methodist Church; Election Trust, Independent third party that tabulated and certified vote results

Reported by 2 outletsFound via Google News

Daylight saving time ends in Texas on November 1, 2026

Daylight saving time in Texas ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks fall back one hour. Texas passed a 2025 law to keep the state on daylight saving time year-round, but it requires congressional authorization and remains inactive.

Texas legislature, passed 2025 law to keep state on daylight saving time year-round; U.S. House, passed federal Sunshine Protection Act; U.S. Senate, bill stalled with no scheduled vote

Reported by 2 outletsFound via Google News

Water outages and low pressure reported in Cinco Ranch area

Water service outages and low pressure were reported in Cinco Ranch on Monday morning. Inframark, which operates water and wastewater systems for municipal utility districts, acknowledged the disruptions and said its team was working to restore service with no estimated completion time.

Inframark, Water and wastewater system operator

Reported by 2 outletsFound via Google News

Miranda Lambert to headline Cowboys Thanksgiving halftime show

The Dallas Cowboys announced that country music singer Miranda Lambert will perform at halftime of their Thanksgiving Day game against the Philadelphia Eagles at AT&T Stadium on November 26. The show will mark the 30th consecutive Salvation Army Red Kettle Kickoff Halftime Show.

Miranda Lambert, Halftime performer; Dallas Cowboys, Announcing halftime performer; Philadelphia Eagles, Opposing team in Thanksgiving game

Reported by 2 outletsOnly left-leaning outlets reported thisFound via Google News

Southwestern University plays first on-campus football game since 1950

Southwestern University in Georgetown will play its first on-campus football game since 1950 on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2026, at a new stadium complex funded by $9.2 million in donor investment. The university disbanded its football program in 1950, reinstated it in 2013, and played home games off-campus until now.

$9.2 million for stadium complex funding

Southwestern University, university hosting first on-campus game; Bill Kriesel, head coach; Devan Phillips, senior defensive back and 2 more

Reported by 2 outletsFound via Google News

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