{
  "id": 15218811,
  "title": "Who is Mississippi State QB vs LSU after Kamario Taylor injury? Billy Puckett is former walk-on",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/who-is-mississippi-state-qb-vs-lsu-after-kamario-taylor-injury-billy",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-17T14:51:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/mississippi-state-qb-vs-lsu-145132597.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Baton Rouge, LA — With star quarterback Kamario Taylor sidelined due to injury, Mississippi State is relying on sophomore Billy Puckett to lead the Bulldogs' offense against LSU. Puckett, a former walk-on from Jackson Prep, will be making his first career start in the game scheduled for October 17. As the No. 19 Bulldogs (4-1, 2-1 SEC) prepare to face the No. 21 Tigers (4-2, 1-2), fans are eager to learn more about the 180-pound, 6-foot-0 quarterback. Puckett's college background is shrouded in mystery, having been an unranked recruit. Despite his limited statistics so far, with 8-of-14 passing for 89 yards, no touchdowns, and 24 rushing yards, he has quickly risen through Mississippi State's depth chart.",
  "summary": "Billy Puckett, a former Jackson Prep player, is expected to start at quarterback for Mississippi State vs LSU with Kamario Taylor out.",
  "key_points": [
    "Billy Puckett set to start for Mississippi State after Kamario Taylor injury.",
    "Former walk-on from Jackson Prep makes first career start.",
    "Plays for No. 19 Bulldogs (4-1, 2-1 SEC) vs. No. 21 Tigers (4-2, 1-2)."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}