The Bulldogs (5-6, 1-6 SEC) started freshman Kamario Taylor against No. 6 Ole Miss (10-1, 6-1) at Davis Wade Stadium on Nov. 28. It's the first career start for Taylor, the former Noxubee County star. He replaces Blake Shapen, who's started all the other games this season.

The skirmish occurred in the second quarter after Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss fumbled on a strip sack by Malick Sylla. Mississippi State linebacker Nic Mitchell recovered the fumble. Then, players from both teams began pushing each other as the scrum broke out.

Trinidad Chambliss threw for 359 yards and four touchdowns, and No. 6 Mississippi beat Mississippi State 38-19 in the Battle for the Golden Egg.

The Bulldogs officially made a switch at quarterback for their pivotal Egg Bowl matchup against the Ole Miss Rebels.

Sidelines cleared during a brief melee in the second quarter of Friday's Egg Bowl between No. 7 Ole Miss and rival Mississippi State. Multiple players were whistled for offsetting unsportsmanlike conduct penalties after the Rebels and Bulldogs had to be separated following a sack and strip of Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss.

STARKVILLE — Kamario Taylor has had to replace quarterback Blake Shapen in two straight Mississippi State football games. Shapen wasn't benched, but Taylor filled in twice because of injuries. Taylor, the enticing freshman, shined in those moments.