0:00 Intro

1:37 Quarterback Controversy: Shapen vs Taylor Decision

4:09 Taylor's Dynamic Athleticism Changes Defensive Math

6:47 Offensive Line Struggles Favor Mobile Quarterback

9:13 Doing Right by Shapen While Making Best Decision

12:11 Five Star Safety Bralan Womack Visits Starkville

16:30 Building Recruiting Relationships Despite Tough Season

21:30 Indiana Survives Penn State in Thriller

23:32 Dante Moore Could Be Top NFL Pick

Mississippi State Bulldogs face a critical quarterback decision with bowl eligibility hanging in the balance at 5-5. Should Jeff Lebby stick with senior Blake Shapen or hand the reins to dynamic freshman Kamario Taylor for the final two games?

Jaron Spor and Landon McBride break down the paradox: Shapen looks like the better passer, but Taylor's 85.6 QBR against Georgia and explosive athleticism consistently produce touchdowns. They analyze how Taylor's dual-threat ability opens up the running game for Davon Booth and Fluff Bothwell, changing defensive calculations entirely. The discussion covers coaching strategy, job security implications, and the burned redshirt factor.

Plus, five-star safety Bralan Womack's campus visit sparks recruiting conversation despite Auburn's lead, and weekend college football action gets dissected—including Alabama's win over LSU, Oregon's narrow escape against Iowa, and Indiana's miraculous catch against Penn State.

Tune in for expert analysis on Mississippi State's path to a bowl game and whether this quarterback controversy has a clear answer.

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