Texas coaches now have a better idea how Mississippi State plans to replace injured quarterback Blake Shapen. Bulldogs coach Jeff Lebby announced Monday that freshman Michael Van Buren Jr. will be the starter against the top-ranked Longhorns at 3:15 p.

The school announced that Shapen would be out on Saturday night, hours after the Bulldogs fell 45-28 at home to Florida in its Southeastern Conference opener. The Baylor transfer was injured in the fourth quarter and left the game after completing 13 of 21 passes for 140 yards and a touchdown; he also rushed 12 times for 32 yards and a score.

Mississippi State senior starting quarterback Blake Shapen will miss the rest of the season after sustaining a shoulder injury that will require surgery. The school announced that Shapen would be out on Saturday night,

Mississippi State University’s (MSU) quarterback is out for the rest of the 2024 season. According to MSU Athletics, Blake Shapen sustained a shoulder injury during Saturday’s game against Florida that will require season-ending surgery.

Mississippi State’s offense showed signs of life this weekend against Florida, putting up 28 points and 480 yards of total offense. A bright spot in an otherwise dim season for Mississippi State this season has been the play of Baylor transfer quarterback Blake Shapen.