Mississippi State football (5-5, 1-5 SEC) takes on the Missouri Tigers (6-3, 2-3 SEC) in Columbia Saturday night. Here's a look at the final injury report going into the Bulldogs' matchup...
Mississippi State QB Blake Shapen active vs Missouri
Bulldogs' QB Blake Shapen is officially active for Mississippi State's trip to Columbia, as he is off the injury report. Shapen exited last Saturday's loss to Georgia after taking a hard hit, and he did not practice Monday. HC Jeff Lebby said he would need to be "truly healthy" to play, and it seemed he was after being considered "Probable" earlier in the week. He's now good to go and will get the start.
But don't rule out seeing a healthy dose of freshman Kamario Taylor. Taylor has had a package throughout the season, and after impressive showings in relief of Shapen each of the last two weeks, it's not out of the question that his role could expand for the Bulldogs.
Mississippi State RT Albert Reese active vs Missouri
Mississippi State will get its best offensive lineman back against the Tigers. Senior Right tackle Albert Reese IV did not play last week against Georgia but debuted as "Probable" on the injury report earlier in the week. He is now off the report, signaling he is active for the Bulldogs Saturday night. His presence will be massive for State, as he's been critical to the success of their run game and will help protection against a strong Missouri pass rush.
Full injury report for Mississippi State Bulldogs at Missouri Tigers
Here's a look at the full injury report going into the game. Of note, Missouri TE Brett Norfleet is without a designation after being "Questionable" earlier in the week. He is expected to play, which is a big positive for the Tigers. And as had already been announced, Mississippi State is without starting safety Isaac Smith Saturday night.
Mississippi State
OUT: S Isaac Smith, CB Jett Jefferson, DL Will Whitson, OL Brennan Smith, OL Blake Steen
Missouri
OUT: DE Langden Kitchen, K Blake Craig, QB Sam Horn
DOUBTFUL: QB Beau Pribula