Kamario Taylor said Thursday that his decision to return to Mississippi State next season was an easy call.
The star quarterback finalized a deal this week to return to the Bulldogs in 2027, with sources previously telling ESPN's Pete Thamel that it's expected to be in line with the top of the quarterback market, which puts it in the range of nearly $6 million annually.
"The decision was already made," Taylor said during an interview on "SportsCenter." "There was never a doubt in my mind. There were never even options for me to leave."
Part of what made the decision so easy, Taylor said, was some unfinished business with the Bulldogs.
He led Mississippi State to a 4-0 start to this season before suffering a turf toe injury against Missouri that eventually led to season-ending surgery late last month.
"I know my mom always big on you got to finish what you start," he said. "And I started something this year that I didn't finish. It was part of my plan for me to just come back and just dominate and do everything I can do for this team."
Taylor projects as one of the top prospects for the 2028 NFL draft. The 6-foot-4, 230-pound sophomore had 1,460 passing yards, 17 passing touchdowns, 147 rushing yards and one rushing score, also catching a TD pass, before the foot surgery.
Thamel reported Wednesday that throughout the negotiations, the Bulldogs indicated to the star QB and his camp that there will be an uptick in investment around him, as they see Taylor as the centerpiece of a roster that can reach the expanded 24-team College Football Playoff next season.
Taylor said he envisions big things, as well.
"Next season, we're going to try and dominate," he said. "Every single game, we're going to try to take advantage of every single opportunity we have on the field. We're going to go get some guys. We have a good amount of guys on the roster we're going to try and re-sign, key players, try to get those guys back in the boat."
Mississippi State carries a 4-5 record into Saturday's home game against Auburn (5-4).
