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The 2021 Ole Miss Rebels football team represented the University of Mississippi in the 2021 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Rebels played their home games at Vaught–Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi, and competed in the Western Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). They were led by second-year head coach Lane Kiffin. This was the first season in program history that the team finished the regular season with 10 wins.[1]

ConferenceSoutheastern Conference
DivisionWestern Division
CoachesNo. 11
APNo. 11
Quick facts Ole Miss Rebels football, Sugar Bowl, L 7–21 vs. Baylor ...
2021 Ole Miss Rebels football
Sugar Bowl, L 7–21 vs. Baylor
ConferenceSoutheastern Conference
DivisionWestern Division
Ranking
CoachesNo. 11
APNo. 11
Record10–3 (6–2 SEC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorJeff Lebby (2nd season)
Offensive schemeVeer and shoot
Co-defensive coordinators
Base defense4–3
Home stadiumVaught–Hemingway Stadium
Seasons
← 2020
2022 →
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2021 Southeastern Conference football standings
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
Eastern Division
No. 1 Georgia x#^ 8–0  14–1 
No. 18 Kentucky* 5–3  10–3 
Tennessee 4–4  7–6 
Missouri 3–5  6–7 
South Carolina 3–5  7–6 
Florida 2–6  6–7 
Vanderbilt 0–8  2–10 
Western Division
No. 2 Alabama x$^ 7–1  13–2 
No. 11 Ole Miss 6–2  10–3 
No. 21 Arkansas 4–4  9–4 
Mississippi State 4–4  7–6 
Texas A&M 4–4  8–4 
Auburn 3–5  6–7 
LSU 3–5  6–7 
Championship: Alabama 41, Georgia 24
  • # – College Football Playoff champion
  • ^ – College Football Playoff participant
  • $ – Conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
  • * – Kentucky vacated all wins due to NCAA violations.
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SEC Media Days

In the preseason media poll, Ole Miss was predicted to finish 4th in the West Division.[2]

Regular season

Schedule

More information Date, Time ...
DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
September 67:00 p.m.vs. Louisville*
ESPNW 43–2430,709
September 116:30 p.m.No. 17 (FCS) Austin Peay*No. 20
ESPN+/SECN+W 54–1747,848
September 188:45 p.m.Tulane*No. 17
  • Vaught–Hemingway Stadium
  • Oxford, MS (rivalry)
ESPN2W 61–2154,198
October 22:30 p.m.at No. 1 AlabamaNo. 12
CBSL 21–42100,077
October 911:00 a.m.No. 13 ArkansasdaggerNo. 17
  • Vaught–Hemingway Stadium
  • Oxford, MS (rivalry)
ESPNW 52–5160,256
October 166:30 p.m.at TennesseeNo. 13
SECNW 31–26102,455
October 232:30 p.m.LSUNo. 12Vaught–Hemingway Stadium (Magnolia Bowl / SEC Nation)CBSW 31–1764,523
October 306:00 p.m.at No. 18 AuburnNo. 10
ESPNL 20–3187,451
November 611:00 a.m.Liberty*No. 16
  • Vaught–Hemingway Stadium
  • Oxford, MS
SECNW 27–1453,235
November 136:00 p.m.No. 11 Texas A&MNo. 15
ESPNW 29–1964,425
November 206:30 p.m.VanderbiltNo. 12
  • Vaught–Hemingway Stadium
  • Oxford, MS (rivalry)
SECNW 31–1750,819
November 256:30 p.m.at Mississippi StateNo. 9
ESPNW 31–2155,601
January 1, 20227:45 p.m.vs. No. 7 Baylor*No. 8
ESPNL 7–2166,479
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Schedule source:[3]

Rankings

Further information: 2021 NCAA Division I FBS football rankings
More information Week, Poll ...
Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
RV = Received votes
Week
PollPre1234567891011121314Final
APRV201713121713121015121088811
Coaches2520161312171412915121088811
CFPNot released161512988Not released
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Game summaries

Vs. Louisville

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Louisville Cardinals (0–0) vs. Ole Miss Rebels (0–0)
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Rebels 9 17 31443
Cardinals 0 0 101424
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at Mercedes-Benz Stadium • Atlanta, GA

  • Date: Monday, September 6, 2021
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m. CST (8:00 p.m. local EST)
  • Game weather: Open Roof • Temperature: 78 °F (26 °C)
  • Game attendance: 30,709
  • Referee: Ron Snodgrass
  • TV announcers (ESPN):
    Rece Davis (play-by-play)
    Kirk Herbstreit (color)
    Molly McGrath (sideline)
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First Quarter
  • (11:55) MISS – Jerrion Ealy 1 yard rush, Cale Nation PAT missed
    Ole Miss 6–0; 11 plays, 94 yards, 3:05
  • (2:25) MISS – Caden Costa 47 yard field goal
    Ole Miss 9–0; 7 plays, 44 yards, 2:46
Second Quarter
  • (11:25) MISS – Matt Corral 6 yard rush, Caden Costa kick
    Ole Miss 16–0; 9 plays, 93 yards, 2:30
  • (7:12) MISS – Snoop Conner 1 yard rush, Caden Costa kick
    Ole Miss 23–0; 3 plays, 35 yards, 0:55
  • (0:00) MISS – Caden Costa 22 yard field goal
    Ole Miss 26–0; 7 plays, 70 yards, 0:44
Third Quarter
  • (12:35) LOU – James Turner 38 yard field goal
    Ole Miss 26–3; 5 plays, 21 yards, 2:25
  • (8:22) MISS – Caden Costa 38 yard field goal
    Ole Miss 29–3; 13 plays, 55 yards, 4:13
  • (1:58) LOU – Braden Smith 4 yard pass from Malik Cunningham, James Turner kick
    Ole Miss 29–10; 13 plays, 70 yards, 6:24
Fourth Quarter
  • (14:11) MISS – Snoop Conner 11 yard rush, Caden Costa kick
    Ole Miss 36–10; 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:47
  • (8:58) LOU – Malik Cunningham 1 yard rush, James Turner kick
    Ole Miss 36–17; 11 plays, 94 yards, 3:05
  • (7:11) MISS – Dontario Drummond 6 yard pass from Matt Corral, Caden Costa kick
    Ole Miss 43–17; 6 plays, 60 yards, 1:47
  • (3:58) LOU – Malik Cunningham 9 yard rush, James Turner kick
    Ole Miss 43–24; 9 plays, 78 yards, 3:13
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More information Statistics, MISS ...
StatisticsMISSLOU
First downs3122
Total yards569355
Passing yards381200
Rushing yards188155
Penalties14–1259–74
Turnovers02
Time of possession24:0835:52
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Ole MissPassingMatt Corral22/32, 381 yards, 1 TD
RushingSnoop Conner8 carries, 60 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingDontario Drummond9 receptions, 177 yards, 1 TD
LouisvillePassingMalik Cunningham22/37, 191 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
RushingMalik Cunningham18 carries, 79 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingMarshon Ford4 receptions, 50 yards
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No. 17 (FCS) Austin Peay

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No. 17 (FCS) Austin Peay Governors (1–0) at No. 20 Ole Miss Rebels (0–0)
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Quarter 1 2 34Total
Governors 0 7 3717
No. 20 Rebels 14 23 14354
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at Vaught–Hemingway Stadium • Oxford, MS

  • Date: Saturday, September 11, 2021
  • Game time: 6:30 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 79 °F (26 °C)
  • Game attendance: 47,848
  • Referee: David Smith
  • TV announcers (ESPN+):
    Richard Cross (play-by-play)
    Ben Hartsock (color)
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First Quarter
  • (11:26) MISS – Dontario Drummond 1 yard pass from Matt Corral, Caden Costa kick
    Ole Miss 7–0; 10 plays, 80 yards, 2:38
  • (4:59) MISS – Sam Williams 33 yard fumble return, Caden Costa kick
    Ole Miss 14–0
Second Quarter
  • (8:28) MISS – Jonathan Mingo 15 yard pass from Matt Corral, Caden Costa kick
    Ole Miss 21–0; 7 plays, 66 yards, 2:01
  • (6:04) MISS – Austin Peay fumbled snap through endzone
    Ole Miss 23–0
  • (4:51) MISS – Dontario Drummond 49 yard pass from Matt Corral, Caden Costa kick
    Ole Miss 30–0; 4 plays, 57 yards, 1:03
  • (3:03) MISS – Braylon Sanders 11 yard pass from Matt Corral, Caden Costa kick
    Ole Miss 37–0; 6 plays, 28 yards, 1:39
  • (2:04) APSU – Baniko Harley 30 yard pass from Draylen Ellis, Maddux Trujillo kick
    Ole Miss 37–7; 3 plays, 75 yards, 0:59
Third Quarter
  • (13:46) MISS – Jonathan Mingo 40 yard pass from Matt Corral, Caden Costa kick
    Ole Miss 44–7; 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:14
  • (11:21) APSU – Maddux Trujillo 30 yard field goal
    Ole Miss 44–10; 8 plays, 62 yards, 2:25
  • (7:13) MISS – Snoop Conner 3 yard rush, Caden Costa kick
    Ole Miss 51–10; 8 plays, 56 yards, 4:06
Fourth Quarter
  • (6:14) MISS – Caden Costa 26 yard field goal
    Ole Miss 54–10; 12 plays, 72 yards, 5:46
  • (3:12) APSU – CJ Evans Jr. 40 yard rush, Maddux Trujillo kick
    Ole Miss 54–17; 6 plays, 81 yards, 2:49
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More information Statistics, APSU ...
StatisticsAPSUMISS
First downs2629
Total yards404630
Passing yards260294
Rushing yards144336
Penalties3–1512–130
Turnovers21
Time of possession30:2129:39
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Austin PeayPassingDraylen Ellis22/40, 226 yards, 1 TD
RushingCJ Evans Jr.7 carries, 74 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingDrae McCray6 receptions, 87 yards
Ole MissPassingMatt Corral21/33, 281 yards, 5 TD
RushingHenry Parrish Jr.8 carries, 72 yards
ReceivingDontario Drummond6 receptions, 107 yards, 2 TD
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Tulane

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Tulane Green Wave (1–1) at No. 17 Ole Miss Rebels (2–0)
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Green Wave 7 14 0021
No. 17 Rebels 19 21 21061
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at Vaught–Hemingway Stadium • Oxford, MS

  • Date: Saturday, September 18, 2021
  • Game time: *8:45 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: Rain • Temperature: 75 °F (24 °C)
  • Game attendance: 54,198
  • Referee: Jason Autrey
  • TV announcers (ESPN2):
    Anish Shroff (play-by-play)
    Mike Golic Jr. (color)
    Taylor McGregor (sideline)
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First Quarter
  • (11:27) MISS – Henry Parrish Jr. 19 yard rush, Caden Costa kick
    Ole Miss 7–0; 11 plays, 75 yards, 3:33
  • (6:41) MISS – Matt Corral 9 yard rush, Caden Costa kick missed
    Ole Miss 13–0; 12 plays, 82 yards, 3:16
  • (3:40) TULN – Cameron Carroll 1 yard rush, Merek Glover kick
    Ole Miss 13–7; 5 plays, 33 yards, 1:45
  • (0:00) MISS – Matt Corral 15 yard rush, two-point conversion failed
    Ole Miss 19–7; 10 plays, 70 yards, 3:40
Second Quarter
  • (9:30) MISS – Dontario Drummond 12 yard pass from Matt Corral, Caden Costa kick
    Ole Miss 26–7; 8 plays, 80 yards, 2:32
  • (7:21) TULN – Shae Wyatt 39 yard pass from Michael Pratt, Merek Glover kick
    Ole Miss 26–14; 6 plays, 66 yards, 2:09
  • (7:12) MISS – Jonathan Mingo 50 yard pass from Matt Corral, Caden Costa kick
    Ole Miss 33–14; 1 play, 50 yards, 0:09
  • (2:26) MISS – Dontario Drummond 11 yard rush, Caden Costa kick
    Ole Miss 40–14; 9 plays, 61 yards, 3:30
  • (0:42) TULN – Tyrick James 22 yard pass from Michael Pratt, Merek Glover kick
    Ole Miss 40–21; 6 plays, 74 yards, 1:44
Third Quarter
  • (11:35) MISS – Matt Corral 15 yard rush, Caden Costa kick
    Ole Miss 47–21; 5 plays, 51 yards, 1:22
  • (10:59) MISS – Matt Corral 12 yard rush, Caden Costa kick
    Ole Miss 54–21; 2 plays, 37 yards, 0:36
  • (7:56) MISS – Braylon Sanders 45 yard pass from Matt Corral, Caden Costa kick
    Ole Miss 61–21; 4 plays, 75 yards, 0:51
Fourth Quarter
  • No scoring plays
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*Originally scheduled to kickoff at 7:00 p.m. CST but was delayed due to inclement weather.

More information Statistics, TULN ...
StatisticsTULNMISS
First downs1441
Total yards305707
Passing yards166335
Rushing yards139372
Penalties11–1099–65
Turnovers11
Time of possession27:4332:17
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
TulanePassingMichael Pratt10/18, 166 yards, 2 TD
RushingDevin Brumfield9 carries, 47 yards
ReceivingDuece Watts2 receptions, 51 yards
Ole MissPassingMatt Corral23/31, 335 yards, 3 TD
RushingJerrion Ealy15 carries, 103 yards
ReceivingJonathan Mingo6 receptions, 136 yards, 1 TD
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At No. 1 Alabama

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No. 12 Ole Miss Rebels (3–0) at No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide (4–0)
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Quarter 1 2 34Total
No. 12 Rebels 0 0 71421
No. 1 Crimson Tide 7 21 7742
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at Bryant–Denny Stadium • Tuscaloosa, AL

  • Date: Saturday, October 2, 2021
  • Game time: 2:30 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: Cloudy • Temperature: 82 °F (28 °C)
  • Game attendance: 100,077
  • Referee: Ken Williamson
  • TV announcers (CBS):
    Brad Nessler (play-by-play)
    Gary Danielson (color)
    Jamie Erdahl (sideline)
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First Quarter
Second Quarter
  • (12:14) ALA – Brian Robinson Jr. 1 yard rush, Will Reichard kick
    Alabama 14–0; 10 plays, 47 yards, 3:28
  • (2:55) ALA – Cameron Latu 3 yard pass from Bryce Young, Will Reichard kick
    Alabama 21–0; 6 plays, 27 yards, 3:04
  • (0:57) ALA – Brian Robinson Jr. 1 yard rush, Will Reichard kick
    Alabama 28–0; 4 plays, 14 yards, 1:42
Third Quarter
  • (12:32) ALA – Brian Robinson Jr. 1 yard rush, Will Reichard kick
    Alabama 35–0; 6 plays, 77 yards, 2:28
  • (8:25) MISS – Matt Corral 10 yard rush, Caden Costa kick
    Alabama 35–7; 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:07
Fourth Quarter
  • (10:47) ALA – Brian Robinson Jr. 2 yard rush, Will Reichard kick
    Alabama 42–7; 9 plays, 66 yards, 4:49
  • (8:43) MISS – Snoop Conner 1 yard rush, Caden Costa kick
    Alabama 42–14; 7 plays, 70 yards, 2:04
  • (2:23) MISS – Chase Rogers 2 yard pass from Matt Corral, Caden Costa kick
    Alabama 42–21; 9 plays, 50 yards, 1:54
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More information Statistics, MISS ...
StatisticsMISSALA
First downs1827
Total yards291451
Passing yards213241
Rushing yards78210
Penalties7–555–52
Turnovers11
Time of possession22:0137:59
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Ole MissPassingMatt Corral21/29, 213 yards, 1 TD
RushingHenry Parrish Jr.11 carries, 47 yards
ReceivingChase Rogers3 receptions, 53 yards, 1 TD
AlabamaPassingBryce Young20/26, 241 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
RushingBrian Robinson Jr.36 carries, 171 yards, 4 TD
ReceivingJameson Williams5 receptions, 65 yards
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No. 13 Arkansas

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No. 13 Arkansas Razorbacks (4–1) at No. 17 Ole Miss Rebels (3–1)
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
No. 13 Razorbacks 7 7 172051
No. 17 Rebels 0 21 102152
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at Vaught–Hemingway Stadium • Oxford, MS

  • Date: Saturday, October 9, 2021
  • Game time: 11:00 a.m. CST
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 83 °F (28 °C)
  • Game attendance: 60,256
  • Referee: Alex Moore
  • TV announcers (ESPN):
    Joe Tessitore (play-by-play)
    Greg McElroy (color)
    Katie George (sideline)
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Game information
First Quarter
  • (4:17) ARK – KJ Jefferson 5 yard rush, Cam Little kick
    Arkansas 7–0; 15 plays, 82 yards, 6:55
Second Quarter
  • (13:35) MISS – Matt Corral 5 yard rush, Caden Costa kick missed
    Arkansas 7–6; 17 plays, 75 yards, 5:42
  • (10:32) ARK – Trelon Smith 14 yard rush, Cam Little kick
    Arkansas 14–6; 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:03
  • (9:53) MISS – Dontario Drummond 67 yard pass from Matt Corral, Two-point conversion
    Tied 14–14; 2 plays, 83 yards, 0:39
  • (0:42) MISS – Matt Corral 7 yard rush, Caden Costa kick
    Ole Miss 21–14; 9 plays, 68 yards, 2:39
Third Quarter
  • (11:38) MISS – Caden Costa 50 yard field goal
    Ole Miss 24–14; 8 plays, 42 yards, 3:22
  • (7:30) ARK – Trey Knox 3 yard pass from KJ Jefferson, Cam Little kick
    Ole Miss 24–21; 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:08
  • (4:24) ARK – Cam Little 31 yard field goal
    Tied 24–24; 5 plays, 20 yards, 1:53
  • (3:34) MISS – Snoop Conner 51 yard rush, Caden Costa kick
    Ole Miss 31–24; 3 plays, 79 yards, 0:50
  • (1:42) ARK – KJ Jefferson, Cam Little kick
    Tied 31–31; 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:52
Fourth Quarter
  • (13:13) MISS – Snoop Conner 34 yard rush, Caden Costa kick
    Ole Miss 38–31; 10 plays, 75 yards, 3:29
  • (11:12) ARK – Treylon Burks 20 yard pass from KJ Jefferson, Cam Little kick
    Tied 38–38; 4 plays, 86 yards, 2:01
  • (9:01) MISS – Snoop Conner 1 yard rush, Caden Costa kick
    Ole Miss 45–38; 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:11
  • (1:22) ARK – KJ Jefferson 10 yard rush, Cam Little kick
    Tied 45–45; 8 plays, 65 yards, 2:37
  • (1:07) MISS – Braylon Sanders 68 yard pass from Matt Corral, Caden Costa kick
    Ole Miss 52–45; 2 plays, 75 yards, 0:15
  • (0:00) ARK – Warren Thompson 9 yard pass from KJ Jefferson, Two-point conversion failed
    Ole Miss 52–51; 9 plays, 75 yards, 1:07
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More information Statistics, ARK ...
StatisticsARKMISS
First downs3922
Total yards676611
Passing yards326287
Rushing yards350324
Penalties4–258–75
Turnovers20
Time of possession35:3524:25
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ArkansasPassingKJ Jefferson25/35, 326 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT
RushingRaheim Sanders17 carries, 139 yards
ReceivingTreylon Burks7 receptions, 136 yards, 1 TD
Ole MissPassingMatt Corral14/21, 287 yards, 2 TD
RushingHenry Parrish Jr.18 carries, 111 yards
ReceivingBraylon Sanders2 receptions, 127 yards, 1 TD
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At Tennessee

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No. 13 Ole Miss Rebels (4–1) at Tennessee Volunteers (4–2)
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
No. 13 Rebels 10 14 7031
Volunteers 9 3 7726
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at Neyland Stadium • Knoxville, TN

  • Date: Saturday, October 16, 2021
  • Game time: 6:30 p.m. CST (7:30 p.m. local EST)
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 59 °F (15 °C)
  • Game attendance: 102,455
  • Referee: Marc Curles
  • TV announcers (SECN):
    Tom Hart (play-by-play)
    Jordan Rodgers (color)
    Cole Cubelic (sideline)
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First Quarter
  • (9:50) MISS – Snoop Conner 1 yard rush, Caden Costa kick
    Ole Miss 7–0; 4 plays, 11 yards, 0:58
  • (4:35) TENN – Matt Corral intentional grounding in end zone
    Ole Miss 7–2
  • (3:51) TENN – Cedric Tillman 16 yard pass from Hendon Hooker, Chase McGrath kick
    Tennessee 9–7; 3 plays, 49 yards, 0:37
  • (0:44) MISS – Caden Costa 30 yard field goal
    Ole Miss 10–9; 11 plays, 57 yards, 3:01
Second Quarter
  • (11:27) MISS – Dannis Jackson 33 yard pass from Matt Corral, Caden Costa kick
    Ole Miss 17–9; 8 plays, 54 yards, 2:30
  • (5:30) MISS – Snoop Conner 1 yard rush, Caden Costa kick
    Ole Miss 24–9; 12 plays, 91 yards, 3:37
  • (0:00) TENN – Chase McGrath 39 yard field goal
    Ole Miss 24–12; 6 plays, 62 yards, 0:53
Third Quarter
  • (12:38) TENN – Jabari Small 1 yard rush, Chase McGrath kick
    Ole Miss 24–19; 8 plays, 77 yards, 2:18
  • (2:04) MISS – Dontario Drummond 16 yard pass from Matt Corral, Caden Costa kick
    Ole Miss 31–19; 8 plays, 68 yards, 3:02
Fourth Quarter
  • (13:41) TENN – Hendon Hooker 5 yard rush, Chase McGrath kick
    Ole Miss 31–26; 9 plays, 88 yards, 3:14
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More information Statistics, MISS ...
StatisticsMISSTENN
First downs2929
Total yards510467
Passing yards231245
Rushing yards279222
Penalties10–756–48
Turnovers11
Time of possession34:0925:51
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Ole MissPassingMatt Corral21/38, 231 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
RushingMatt Corral30 carries, 195 yards
ReceivingDontario Drummond2 receptions, 66 yards, 1 TD
TennesseePassingHendon Hooker17/26, 233 yards, 1 TD
RushingHendon Hooker23 carries, 108 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingVelus Jones Jr.6 receptions, 93 yards
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LSU

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LSU Tigers (4–3) at No. 12 Ole Miss Rebels (5–1)
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Tigers 7 0 01017
No. 12 Rebels 0 17 14031
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at Vaught–Hemingway Stadium • Oxford, MS

  • Date: Saturday, October 23, 2021
  • Game time: 2:30 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 76 °F (24 °C)
  • Game attendance: 64,523
  • Referee: Jason Autrey
  • TV announcers (CBS):
    Brad Nessler (play-by-play)
    Gary Danielson (color)
    Jamie Erdahl (sideline)
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First Quarter
  • (8:29) LSU – Tyrion Davis-Price 1 yard rush, Cade York kick
    LSU 7–0; 9 plays, 90 yards, 4:33
Second Quarter
  • (10:44) MISS – Caden Costa 43 yard field goal
    LSU 7–3; 13 plays, 74 yards, 5:07
  • (3:12) MISS – Casey Kelly 2 yard pass from Matt Corral, Caden Costa kick
    Ole Miss 10–7; 7 plays, 63 yards, 3:11
  • (0:15) MISS – Matt Corral 3 yard rush, Caden Costa kick
    Ole Miss 17–7; 9 plays, 80 yards, 2:05
Third Quarter
  • (8:59) MISS – Henry Parrish Jr. 5 yard rush, Caden Costa kick
    Ole Miss 24–7; 10 plays, 66 yards, 4:11
  • (2:27) MISS – Jerrion Ealy 36 yard rush, Caden Costa kick
    Ole Miss 31–7; 6 plays, 62 yards, 2:41
Fourth Quarter
  • (7:28) LSU – Cade York 47 yard field goal
    Ole Miss 31–10; 14 plays, 51 yards, 4:37
  • (3:55) LSU – Malik Nabers 9 yard pass from Garrett Nussmeier, Cade York kick
    Ole Miss 31–17; 6 plays, 80 yards, 2:00
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More information Statistics, LSU ...
StatisticsLSUMISS
First downs2025
Total yards326470
Passing yards249204
Rushing yards77266
Penalties2–1612–106
Turnovers31
Time of possession29:0830:52
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
LSUPassingMax Johnson13/21, 146 yards, 1 INT
RushingTyrion Davis-Price17 carries, 53 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingJaray Jenkins4 receptions, 52 yards
Ole MissPassingMatt Corral18/23, 185 yards, 1 TD
RushingSnoop Conner14 carries, 117 yards
ReceivingDontario Drummond8 receptions, 93 yards
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At No. 18 Auburn

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No. 10 Ole Miss Rebels (6–1) at No. 18 Auburn Tigers (5–2)
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
No. 10 Rebels 3 14 3020
No. 18 Tigers 14 14 0331
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at Jordan–Hare Stadium • Auburn, AL

  • Date: Saturday, October 30, 2021
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: Cloudy • Temperature: 55 °F (13 °C)
  • Game attendance: 87,451
  • Referee: Ken Williamson
  • TV announcers (ESPN):
    Sean McDonough (play-by-play)
    Todd Blackledge (color)
    Molly McGrath (sideline)
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First Quarter
  • (10:11) AUB – Bo Nix 11 yard rush, Anders Carlson kick
    Auburn 7–0; 11 plays, 82 yards, 4:49
  • (6:31) MISS – Caden Costa 29 yard field goal
    Auburn 7–3; 12 plays, 61 yards, 3:40
  • (1:49) AUB – Tank Bigsby 1 yard rush, Anders Carlson kick
    Auburn 14–3; 10 plays, 72 yards, 4:42
Second Quarter
  • (8:19) MISS – Snoop Conner 13 yard rush, Caden Costa kick
    Auburn 14–10; 15 plays, 88 yards, 5:25
  • (6:20) AUB – Bo Nix 7 yard rush, Anders Carlson kick
    Auburn 21–10; 5 plays, 77 yards, 1:59
  • (2:42) MISS – Matt Corral 11 yard rush, Caden Costa kick
    Auburn 21–17; 10 plays, 75 yards, 3:38
  • (0:11) AUB – Jarquez Hunter 9 yard pass from Bo Nix, Anders Carlson kick
    Auburn 28–17; 11 plays, 69 yards, 2:31
Third Quarter
  • (6:31) MISS – Caden Costa 49 yard field goal
    Auburn 28–20; 7 plays, 42 yards, 1:28
Fourth Quarter
  • (10:52) AUB – Anders Carlson 28 yard field goal
    Auburn 31–20; 11 plays, 76 yards, 5:16
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More information Statistics, MISS ...
StatisticsMISSAUB
First downs2630
Total yards464483
Passing yards307276
Rushing yards157207
Penalties7–576–40
Turnovers12
Time of possession26:3533:25
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Ole MissPassingMatt Corral21/37, 289 yards, 1 INT
RushingHenry Parrish Jr.12 carries, 57 yards
ReceivingJahcour Pearson7 receptions, 135 yards
AuburnPassingBo Nix22/30, 276 yards, 1 TD
RushingTank Bigsby23 carries, 140 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingKobe Hudson6 receptions, 79 yards
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Liberty

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Liberty Flames (7–2) at No. 16 Ole Miss Rebels (6–2)
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Flames 0 0 14014
No. 16 Rebels 10 14 3027
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at Vaught–Hemingway Stadium • Oxford, MS

  • Date: Saturday, November 6, 2021
  • Game time: 11:00 a.m. CST
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 52 °F (11 °C)
  • Game attendance: 53,235
  • Referee: Marc Curles
  • TV announcers (SECN):
    Dave Neal (play-by-play)
    Deuce McAllister (color)
    Andraya Carter (sideline)
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Game information
First Quarter
  • (14:26) MISS – Jerrion Ealy 70 yard rush, Caden Costa kick
    Ole Miss 7–0; 2 plays, 75 yards, 0:34
  • (1:22) MISS – Caden Costa 43 yard field goal
    Ole Miss 10–0; 5 plays, 54 yards, 1:18
Second Quarter
  • (13:13) MISS – Jerrion Ealy 4 yard rush, Caden Costa kick
    Ole Miss 17–0; 4 plays, 58 yards, 0:56
  • (1:27) MISS – Dannis Jackson 40 yard pass from Matt Corral, Caden Costa kick
    Ole Miss 24–0; 5 plays, 70 yards, 1:28
Third Quarter
  • (10:31) LIB – Shedro Louis 28 yard rush, Brayden Beck kick
    Ole Miss 24–7; 8 plays, 75 yards, 4:29
  • (6:49) MISS – Caden Costa 38 yard field goal
    Ole Miss 27–7; 9 plays, 54 yards, 3:42
  • (1:08) LIB – Malik Willis 3 yard rush, Brayden Beck kick
    Ole Miss 27–14; 11 plays, 73 yards, 5:41
Fourth Quarter
  • No scoring plays
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More information Statistics, LIB ...
StatisticsLIBMISS
First downs3020
Total yards457466
Passing yards173324
Rushing yards284142
Penalties6–599–79
Turnovers30
Time of possession39:3520:25
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
LibertyPassingMalik Willis16/25, 173 yards, 3 INT
RushingShedro Louis7 carries, 101 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingDemario Douglas5 receptions, 56 yards
Ole MissPassingMatt Corral20/27, 324 yards, 1 TD
RushingJerrion Ealy10 carries, 115 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingDannis Jackson6 receptions, 126 yards, 1 TD
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No. 11 Texas A&M

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No. 11 Texas A&M Aggies (7–2) at No. 15 Ole Miss Rebels (7–2)
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
No. 11 Aggies 0 0 10919
No. 15 Rebels 10 5 01429
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at Vaught–Hemingway Stadium • Oxford, MS

  • Date: Saturday, November 13, 2021
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 46 °F (8 °C)
  • Game attendance: 64,425
  • Referee: David Smith
  • TV announcers (ESPN):
    Chris Fowler (play-by-play)
    Kirk Herbstreit (color)
    Holly Rowe (sideline)
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Game information
First Quarter
  • (12:56) MISS – Caden Costa 33 yard field goal
    Ole Miss 3–0; 9 plays, 58 yards, 2:04
  • (6:48) MISS – Dontario Drummond 2 yard pass from Matt Corral, Caden Costa kick
    Ole Miss 10–0; 14 plays, 94 yards, 4:12
Second Quarter
  • (9:34) MISS – Caden Costa 32 yard field goal
    Ole Miss 13–0; 9 plays, 75 yards, 2:55
  • (4:00) MISS – Isaiah Spiller tackled in end zone for a safety
    Ole Miss 15–0
Third Quarter
  • (10:03) TA&M – Seth Small 30 yard field goal
    Ole Miss 15–3; 12 plays, 62 yards, 4:57
  • (6:24) TA&M – De’Von Achane 24 yard rush, Seth Small kick
    Ole Miss 15–10; 7 plays, 88 yards, 3:06
Fourth Quarter
  • (10:19) TA&M – Seth Small 43 yard field goal
    Ole Miss 15–13; 9 plays, 55 yards, 3:19
  • (6:32) MISS – Snoop Conner 13 yard rush, Caden Costa kick
    Ole Miss 22–13; 2 plays, 14 yards, 0:25
  • (4:50) MISS – Zach Calzada pass intercepted and returned 52 yards by A.J. Finley, Caden Costa kick
    Ole Miss 29–13
  • (3:11) TA&M – De’Von Achane 9 yard rush, Two-point conversion failed
    Ole Miss 29–19; 6 plays, 69 yards, 1:39
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More information Statistics, TA&M ...
StatisticsTA&MMISS
First downs2032
Total yards378504
Passing yards237247
Rushing yards141257
Penalties10–856–51
Turnovers21
Time of possession30:0329:57
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Texas A&MPassingZach Calzada24/42, 237 yards, 2 INT
RushingDe’Von Achane12 carries, 110 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingAinias Smith5 receptions, 77 yards
Ole MissPassingMatt Corral24/37, 247 yards, 1 TD
RushingJerrion Ealy24 carries, 152 yards
ReceivingJahcour Pearson5 receptions, 69 yards
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Vanderbilt

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Vanderbilt Commodores (2–8) at No. 12 Ole Miss Rebels (8–2)
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Commodores 3 6 0817
No. 12 Rebels 10 14 0731
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at Vaught–Hemingway Stadium • Oxford, MS

  • Date: Saturday, November 20, 2021
  • Game time: 6:30 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 55 °F (13 °C)
  • Game attendance: 50,819
  • Referee: Marc Curles
  • TV announcers (SECN):
    Tom Hart (play-by-play)
    Jordan Rodgers (color)
    Cole Cubelic (sideline)
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Game information
First Quarter
  • (13:53) MISS – Jerrion Ealy 8 yard pass from Matt Corral, Caden Costa kick
    Ole Miss 7–0; 5 plays, 65 yards, 1:07
  • (10:18) MISS – Caden Costa 28 yard field goal
    Ole Miss 10–0; 8 plays, 57 yards, 1:44
  • (1:08) VAN – Joseph Bulovas 49 yard field goal
    Ole Miss 10–3; 11 plays, 46 yards, 5:51
Second Quarter
  • (12:51) MISS – Dontario Drummond 10 yard pass from Matt Corral, Caden Costa kick
    Ole Miss 17–3; 10 plays, 80 yards, 3:17
  • (7:22) VAN – Joseph Bulovas 33 yard field goal
    Ole Miss 17–6; 12 plays, 60 yards, 5:29
  • (2:15) MISS – Jerrion Ealy 4 yard rush, Caden Costa kick
    Ole Miss 24–6; 3 plays, 18 yards, 0:41
  • (0:00) VAN – Joseph Bulovas 41 yard field goal
    Ole Miss 24–9; 11 plays, 52 yards, 2:15
Third Quarter
  • No scoring plays
Fourth Quarter
  • (12:50) MISS – Henry Parrish Jr. 8 yard rush, Caden Costa kick
    Ole Miss 31–9; 6 plays, 64 yards, 1:57
  • (7:47) VAN – Rocko Griffin 1 yard rush, Two-point conversion
    Ole Miss 31–17; 10 plays, 75 yards, 5:03
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More information Statistics, VAN ...
StatisticsVANMISS
First downs2523
Total yards454470
Passing yards241326
Rushing yards213144
Penalties7–395–38
Turnovers11
Time of possession38:5721:03
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
VanderbiltPassingMike Wright22/44, 242 yards, 1 INT
RushingRocko Griffin26 carries, 117 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingChris Pierce Jr.10 receptions, 113 yards
Ole MissPassingMatt Corral27/36, 326 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
RushingJerrion Ealy9 carries, 55 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingJahcour Pearson4 receptions, 101 yards
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At Mississippi State

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No. 9 Ole Miss Rebels (9–2) at Mississippi State Bulldogs (7–4)
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
No. 9 Rebels 3 7 71431
Bulldogs 6 0 01521
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at Davis Wade Stadium • Starkville, MS

  • Date: Thursday, November 25, 2021
  • Game time: 6:30 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: Rain • Temperature: 55 °F (13 °C)
  • Game attendance: 55,601
  • Referee: Ken Williamson
  • TV announcers (ESPN):
    Joe Tessitore (play-by-play)
    Greg McElroy (color)
    Katie George (sideline)
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Game information
First Quarter
  • (11:46) MSST – Nolan McCord 34 yard field goal
    Mississippi State 3–0; 6 plays, 17 yards, 2:15
  • (7:07) MISS – Cale Nation 25 yard field goal
    Tied 3–3; 10 plays, 59 yards, 4:39
  • (0:55) MSST – Nolan McCord 29 yard field goal
    Mississippi State 6–3; 13 plays, 54 yards, 6:12
Second Quarter
  • (2:21) MISS – Snoop Conner 1 yard rush, Cale Nation kick
    Ole Miss 10–6; 16 plays, 78 yards, 5:25
Third Quarter
  • (10:24) MISS – Snoop Conner 1 yard rush, Cale Nation kick
    Ole Miss 17–6; 7 plays, 82 yards, 2:35
Fourth Quarter
  • (11:17) MISS – Matt Corral 4 yard rush, Cale Nation kick
    Ole Miss 24–6; 14 plays, 61 yards, 5:59
  • (7:20) MSST – Jaden Walley 11 yard pass from Will Rogers, Nolan McCord kick
    Ole Miss 24–13; 2 plays, 22 yards, 0:34
  • (5:35) MISS – Jerrion Ealy 15 yard pass from Matt Corral, Cale Nation kick
    Ole Miss 31–13; 6 plays, 42 yards, 1:45
  • (2:27) MSST – Jo'quavious Marks 11 yard rush, Two point conversion
    Ole Miss 31–21; 10 plays, 66 yards, 3:08
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More information Statistics, MISS ...
StatisticsMISSMSST
First downs2330
Total yards388420
Passing yards234336
Rushing yards15484
Penalties11–738–75
Turnovers10
Time of possession30:1629:44
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Ole MissPassingMatt Corral26/34, 234 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
RushingJerrion Ealy16 carries, 60 yards
ReceivingDontario Drummond14 receptions, 138 yards
Mississippi StatePassingWill Rogers38/58, 336 yards, 1 TD
RushingJo'Quavious Marks8 carries, 45 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingMakai Polk10 receptions, 98 yards
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Vs. No. 7 Baylor (Sugar Bowl)

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No. 7 Baylor Bears (11–2) vs. No. 8 Ole Miss Rebels (10–2)
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
No. 7 Bears 0 7 01421
No. 8 Rebels 0 0 707
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at Caesars Superdome • New Orleans, LA

  • Date: Saturday, January 1, 2022 [4]
  • Game time: 7:45 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: None (indoor stadium)
  • Game attendance: 66,479
  • Referee: Ron Snodgrass
  • TV announcers (ESPN):
    Joe Tessitore (play-by-play)
    Greg McElroy (color)
    Katie George (sideline)
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Game information
First Quarter
  • No scoring plays
Second Quarter
  • (10:16) BAYL – Luke Altmyer pass intercepted and returned 96 yards by Al Walcott, Isaiah Hankins kick
    Baylor 7–0
Third Quarter
  • (9:13) MISS – Braylon Sanders 37 yard pass from Luke Altmyer, Cale Nation kick
    Tied 7–7; 6 plays, 72 yards, 1:48
Fourth Quarter
  • (11:14) BAYL – Monaray Baldwin 48 yard rush, Isaiah Hankins kick
    Baylor 14–7; 5 plays, 80 yards, 1:55
  • (7:24) BAYL – Tyquan Thornton 2 yard pass from Gerry Bohanon, Isaiah Hankins kick
    Baylor 21–7; 5 plays, 15 yards, 2:34
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More information Statistics, BAYL ...
StatisticsBAYLMISS
First downs1220
Total yards319322
Passing yards40184
Rushing yards279138
Penalties5-557-49
Turnovers13
Time of possession28:2431:36
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
BaylorPassingGerry Bohanon7/17, 40 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
RushingAbram Smith25 carries, 172 yards
ReceivingDrew Estrada2 receptions, 14 yards
Ole MissPassingLuke Altmyer15/28, 174 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT
RushingJerrion Ealy12 carries, 65 yards
ReceivingDontario Drummond9 receptions, 104 yards
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Cumulative Season Statistics

Cumulative Team Statistics

More information Category, Ole Miss ...
CategoryOle Miss Opponents
First downs - Avg. per game338 - 26324 - 24.92
Points - Avg. per game438 - 33.69321 - 24.69
Total plays/yards - Avg. per game1017/6402 (6.29 yards/play) - 78.23/492.46992/5465 (5.51 yards/play) - 76.31/420.38
Passing yards - Avg. per game3573 - 274.852990 - 230
Rushes/yards (net) - Avg. per game588/2829 - 45.23/217.61 (4.81 yards/carry)549/2475 - 42.23/190.38 (4.51 yards/carry)
Passing (Att-Comp-Int)429-286-7 (66.67% completion)443-270-11 (60.95% completion)
Sacks - Avg. per game39 - 334 - 2.62
Penalties–yards - Avg. per game117–978 - 9–75.2382–692 - 6.31–53.23
3rd down conversions73–191 (38.22%)72–186 (38.71%)
4th down conversions31–49 (63.27%)17–35 (48.57%)
Time of possession - Avg. per game5:55:00 - 27:187:02:37 - 32:31
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Cumulative Player Statistics

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CategoryPlayer Statistics - Avg. per game
Leading PasserMatt Corral262/386 (67.88% completion), 3349 yards, 20 TD, 5 INT - 20.15/29.69, 257.62 yards, 1.54 TD, 0.38 INT
Leading RusherJerrion Ealy133 carries, 768 yards, 5 TD - 10.23 carries, 59.08 yards (5.77 yards/carry), 0.38 TD
Leading ReceiverDontario Drummond76 receptions, 1028 yards, 8 TD - 5.85 receptions, 79.08 yards, 0.62 TD
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Coaching staff

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Coach Title Year at Ole Miss Previous job
Lane Kiffin Head Coach 2nd Florida Atlantic
Jeff Lebby OC/QB 2nd UCF (OC/QB)
D. J. Durkin Co-DC/LB 2nd Atlanta Falcons (consultant)
Chris Partridge Co-DC/S 2nd Michigan (S/STC)
Randall Joyner DL 1st SMU (DL)
Terrell Buckley CB 2nd Mississippi State (CB)
Jake Thornton OL 1st Gardner–Webb (OL)
John David Baker TE/PGC 1st USC (TE)
Coleman Hutzler STC 1st Texas (Co-DC/LB)
Derrick Nix WR 14th Atlanta Falcons (OA)
Kevin Smith RB 2nd Florida Atlantic (RB)
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