Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor is reportedly close to agreeing to a lucrative contract extension to return for the 2027 season. Multiple outlets say the deal is being finalized and focuses on keeping him with the Bulldogs rather than entering the transfer portal.
The reported figures vary in how they are described. Fox News says the deal is reported at $7.5 million and could rise to about $9 million with bonuses, framing it as an “expensive” move for college football. The Athletic also describes it as lucrative, noting Taylor would have been highly sought after in the transfer portal but chose to stay at Mississippi State.
ESPN similarly reports, citing sources, that Taylor is finalizing a deal to return in 2027, without adding the same specific dollar ranges in its summary. The Athletic adds local context, saying Mississippi State is about 30 minutes from Taylor’s hometown, while the other summaries focus more directly on the agreement and money.
