History of Blake Shapen in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: November 28, 2025

Blake Shapen is an American college football quarterback. He currently plays for the Mississippi State Bulldogs. Shapen previously played for the Baylor Bears, showcasing his talent at a prior institution before transferring to Mississippi State to continue his collegiate career.

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January 21, 2001: Blake Shapen's Birth

On January 21, 2001, Blake Shapen was born. He is an American college football quarterback.

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2021: Shapen's rise as backup to Big 12 Championship MVP

In 2021, Blake Shapen began the season as a backup quarterback, seeing his first significant playing time due to an injury to the starter. He then made his first career start against Texas Tech, and later started in the 2021 Big 12 Championship Game, earning the MVP award after a win over Oklahoma State.

2022: Shapen Wins Starting Quarterback Job

In 2022, Blake Shapen won the starting quarterback job during spring practices.

November 27, 2023: Shapen Enters Transfer Portal

On November 27, 2023, Blake Shapen announced his decision to enter the transfer portal.

2024: Shapen Suffers Season-Ending Injury

In 2024, specifically on September 21st, Blake Shapen suffered a broken scapula during a game against Florida, which ended his 2024 season and led to him being granted a medical redshirt.

2025: Shapen Returns for 2025 Season

In 2025, Blake Shapen returned to football and led the Bulldogs to an upset win over No. 12 Arizona State and a 4-0 start, before the team's performance declined to a 5-6 record.