Mississippi State senior starting quarterback Blake Shapen will miss the rest of the season after sustaining a shoulder injury that will require surgery.

Blake Shapen's injury is a gut punch for Mississippi State, but if he returns next year, that would be a huge win for the Bulldogs.

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 quarterback Blake Shapen is out for the season, the team announced Saturday night. He injured his shoulder and will need surgery.

Sep 21, 2024; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback Blake Shapen (2) drops back to pass against the Florida Gators during the first quarter at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-Imagn Images / Matt Bush-Imagn Images

Mississippi State quarterback Blake Shapen will need season-ending shoulder surgery after getting injured in Saturday's 45-28 loss to Florida. Shapen completed 13 of 21 passes for 140 yards and a

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.