Ole Miss Rebels Set to Challenge Penn State Nittany Lions at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

As the Ole Miss Rebels gear up for their upcoming clash with the Penn State Nittany Lions at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, fans are holding their breath for what promises to be a riveting encounter. The Rebels, coming off a decisive 10-win season, have shown they can handle pressure and come out on top. Their recent performance against Mississippi State Bulldogs on November 24th was a testament to their resilience, securing a 17-7 victory in hostile territory.

The defense of Ole Miss was particularly impressive during that game. With six punts landing inside the 20-yard line and an average net yardage of 40 per punt, they managed to keep Mississippi State's offense in check. This defensive prowess will be crucial when facing Penn State's dynamic offense.

On the offensive side of the ball, Ole Miss has demonstrated versatility and efficiency. The game against Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks on November 18th showcased an explosive passing attack that accumulated 371 yards with an impressive completion percentage of 78 percent and four touchdowns thrown. Such aerial dominance combined with a solid ground game that produced another touchdown is indicative of what this team can do when firing on all cylinders.

However, it would be remiss not to mention the setback against Georgia Bulldogs on November 12th where Ole Miss fell short with a scoreline of 17-52. Despite this loss, there were positives to take away; notably their red zone efficiency which stood at a perfect hundred percent success rate from three attempts.

The upcoming match-up will require Ole Miss to blend their defensive tenacity seen against Mississippi State with the offensive firepower displayed versus Louisiana-Monroe while learning from their shortcomings against Georgia if they are to overcome Penn State.

Penn State Nittany Lions will not make it easy for them though; as hosts at Mercedes-Benz Stadium they'll have both home advantage and crowd support behind them – factors that cannot be underestimated in such high-stakes games.

Rebels fans should mark December 30th on their calendars as this is when these two college football titans will face off at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta at precisely five o'clock post meridian Eastern Time (ET). The game will be broadcasted live on ESPN – ensuring fans won't miss any action from what is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated games of college football's closing year fixtures.