BLAKE SHAPEN NEWS

Not starting Week 14 Shapen is not starting in Friday's game against Mississippi, Jacob Davis of Sports Illustrated reports.

Impact For the Egg Bowl, Mississippi State's biggest game of the season against rival and highly-ranked Ole Miss, the Aggies will not start Shapen. He has started every other game for them this season but is coming off a multi-turnover game in Week 13 against Missouri. In a highly volatile and crucial matchup, the Aggies will make a change with their man under center.

NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Two costly turnovers in loss Shapen was 19-for-33 passing for 199 yards and two interceptions during Saturday's 49-27 defeat versus Missouri. He also had 17 rushes for 16 yards with two touchdowns.

Impact The senior quarterback added value with his legs via two rushing scores, but his passing production lagged and the two picks were costly. He now has to face a midseason rut through the air while his ground game remains a key strength. Moving forward, Shapen will need to improve his decision-making to help get the Bulldogs back on track. Next, they will face Ole Miss on Nov. 28.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Hardy rushes for career-best 300 yards, 3 TD to help Missouri beat Mississippi State 49-27

Ahmad Hardy had a career-best 300 yards rushing and three touchdowns on 25 carries, and Toriano Pride Jr. had a 62-yard fumble return and a pick-6 to help Missouri beat Mississippi...

NOVEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Off injury report Shapen (undisclosed) isn't listed on Mississippi State's injury report ahead of the Bulldogs' tilt with Missouri.

Impact Shapen was considered probable all week, and indeed, the quarterback won't miss any time. That's big news for the Bulldogs, as Shapen is in the midst of a very solid year in which he's tossed for 2,232 yards, 15 touchdowns and six interceptions with a score on the ground as well.

NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Probable to face Mizzou Shapen (undisclosed) is probable for Saturday's game against Missouri.

Impact Shapen completed 10 of 15 passes for 86 yards in the Week 11 contest against Georgia, but was taken to the locker room after getting shaken up following a big hit. Mississippi State turned to Kamario Taylor at quarterback in his absence, but that shouldn't be the case this week. If Shapen continues to recover, he should be available under center against Mizzou with no limitations.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Gunner Stockton throws for three touchdowns as No. 5 Georgia beats Mississippi State 41-21

Gunner Stockton threw for 264 yards and three touchdowns and No. 5 Georgia beat Mississippi State 41-21

NOVEMBER 8 • Associated Press

Blake Shapen injury update: Mississippi State football QB exits game vs Georgia after hard hit Mississippi State football starting quarterback Blake Shapen suffered an injury in the third quarter against Georgia.

NOVEMBER 8 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM

Was ultimately cleared to return Shapen (undisclosed) was cleared to return for Mississippi State but would've been very limited, so the Bulldogs stuck with Kamario Taylor, per Sam Sklar of the Clarion Ledger.

Impact Shapen was taken to the locker room after getting shaken up following a big hit against Georgia. Mississippi State turned to Kamario Taylor at quarterback in his absence, but Bulldogs' head coach Jeff Lebby said Shapen was officially cleared to return but would've been very limited, and so the staff decided against it. Thus, Shapen is a question mark ahead of Week 12 against Missouri.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room Saturday Shapen was observed heading to the locker room during Saturday's meeting with Georgia, Anthony Dasher of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Shapen was forced to leave the field after taking a hit and has gone to the locker room to get evaluated. More news will surface regarding his status. Prior to his exit, the senior quarterback completed 10 of 15 passes for 86 yards while rushing nine times for 15 yards.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

No. 5 Georgia visits a much-improved Mississippi State in an all-Bulldog affair

Georgia and Mississippi State have a Bulldog mascot in common, but not much else these days

NOVEMBER 6 • Associated Press

SEC this week: LSU starts fresh after Kelly firing, Missouri turns to freshman QB

This week in the Southeastern Conference, No. 3 Texas A&M faces No. 19 Missouri in the only ranked matchup

NOVEMBER 5 • Associated Press

MSU's Taylor honored SEC Co-Freshman of the Week Following a strong showing in relief of quarterback Blake Shapen, Mississippi State’s Kamario Taylor has earned Southeastern Conference Co-F...

NOVEMBER 3 • STARKVILLEDAILYNEWS.COM

Strong effort in comeback Shapen completed 16 of 28 passes for 242 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 38-35 win against Arkansas. He also had 10 rushes for 16 yards.

Impact The senior quarterback engineered a dramatic comeback, delivering two TD passes - including the go-ahead 18-yard strike to Anthony Evans with 48 seconds remaining. Shapen has now posted multiple games this season with 240+ passing yards and multiple scores. Georgia presents a tougher defensive challenge, so he will need to balance chunk plays with turnover avoidance to maintain this upward trend.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Bulldogs defeat Razorbacks to end SEC losing skid Blake Shapen tossed an 18-yard touchdown pass to Anthony Evans III with 43 seconds remaining in the football game and the Mississippi State...

NOVEMBER 2 • STARKVILLEDAILYNEWS.COM

Mississippi State storms back, stuns Arkansas with last-minute TD Blake Shapen returned after missing most of the third quarter due to injury and threw an 18-yard touchdown pass to Anthony Evans III with 48...

NOVEMBER 2 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Mississippi State rallies from 14-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat Arkansas 38-35

Blake Shapen threw an 18-yard touchdown pass to Anthony Evans III on fourth down with 48 seconds left, lifting Mississippi State over Arkansas 38-35 for its first Southeastern Conf...

NOVEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Tosses four scores in loss Shapen completed 26 of 42 passes for 381 yards and four touchdowns during Saturday's 45-38 overtime defeat versus Texas. He also had 15 rushes for -39 yards.

Impact The senior quarterback delivered one of his strongest outputs of the season, connecting on four scoring strikes and piling up over 350 passing yards. Shapen will look to translate this passing surge into a win when Mississippi State faces the Razorbacks on Saturday.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

No. 22 Texas beats Mississippi State 45-38 in overtime

Matthew Caldwell threw a touchdown pass to Emmett Mosley in overtime after Arch Manning was knocked out of the game with an apparent injury and No. 22 Texas came from behind to bea...

OCTOBER 26 • Associated Press

Throws over 300 in loss Shapen was 24-for-36 passing for 324 yards and one interception during Saturday's 23-21 loss versus Florida. He also had 10 rushes for one yard.

Impact The senior quarterback threaded multiple big plays through the air, finishing with a season-high 324 yards, which marks the first game over 300 passing yards this season. With Texas looming next week, Shapen will need to temper the risk of late-game turnovers, as he has thrown an interception in three consecutive games, while keeping the offense moving effectively.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Throws over 300 in loss Shapen was 24-for-36 passing for 324 yards and one interception during Saturday's 23-21 loss versus Florida. He also had 10 rushes for one yard.

Impact The senior quarterback threaded multiple big plays through the air, finishing with a season-high 324 yards, which marks the first game over 300 passing yards this season. With Texas looming next week, Shapen will need to temper the risk of late-game turnovers, as he has thrown an interception in three consecutive games, while keeping the offense moving effectively.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in loss Shapen completed 15 of 20 passes for 142 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 31-9 loss versus Texas A&M. He also had seven rushes for -36 yards.

Impact The senior quarterback was efficient in the air, connecting with Brenen Thompson on a 44-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. After throwing his fourth interception of the season, Shapen will need to limit mistakes and keep the offense balanced when Mississippi State hosts Florida after their bye.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Why Jeff Lebby said benching Blake Shapen for Kamario Taylor would have been wrong decision vs Texas A&M Did Mississippi State football coach Jeff Lebby consider playing Kamario Taylor more vs Texas A&M? Here's what he said.

OCTOBER 5 • CLARIONLEDGER.COM

Efficient in win Shapen completed 18 of 29 passes for 180 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 41-34 overtime loss to Tennessee.

Impact The senior quarterback made key throws to sustain drives, including hitting Seydou Traore on a 2-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. Shapen' willl aim to build on this performance for his next matchup against Texas A&M.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

No. 15 Tennessee rallies to force OT and beat Mississippi State 41-34

Joey Aguilar forced overtime with a 6-yard touchdown run with 1:55 left and DeSean Bishop scored on a 25-yard run on the first play of the extra session in No. 15 Tennessee’s 41-34...

SEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press

Strong effort in win Shapen completed 12 of 20 passes for 160 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-10 win versus Northern Illinois. He also had 11 rushes for 51 yards.

Impact The senior quarterback led the attack efficiently, finding Seydou Traore for a 1-yard TD in the second quarter and spreading the ball well downfield despite a relatively modest passing volume. Shapen also contributed on the ground, displaying his versatility in the offense as Mississippi State prepares to host Tennessee.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE