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Ole Miss Rebels Dominate Central Arkansas Bears at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Football Showdown

The Ole Miss Rebels, with an 8-5 record, delivered a commanding performance against the Central Arkansas Bears, who held a 5-6 record before the game. The final scoreline read 59-3 in favor of the home team.


Sep 10, 2022; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Ole Miss Rebels quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) drops back to pass against the Central Arkansas Bears during the third quarter at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports

At Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, the Ole Miss Rebels showcased their offensive might by amassing a total of 510 yards against the Central Arkansas Bears. The Rebels' passing game was particularly effective, with quarterbacks combining for a completion percentage of around 56 percent for 277 yards and four touchdowns. Their longest pass completion was an impressive 51 yards. On the ground, they were just as dominant, rushing for a total of 233 yards and three touchdowns on 37 attempts.


The defense also played a pivotal role in securing this victory by limiting their opponents to just three points throughout the entire game. They managed two sacks and intercepted two passes from Central Arkansas quarterbacks while allowing no touchdowns. Special teams contributed to this comprehensive win as well; they successfully blocked one punt and returned it for a touchdown.


Sep 10, 2022; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Ole Miss Rebels wide receiver Jordan Watkins (11) runs the ball against Central Arkansas Bears defensive back Tra Green (23) during the third quarter at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports

Penalties could have been an area of concern for some teams but not so much for Ole Miss; although they committed nine penalties totaling almost eighty yards lost, it did not significantly impact their overall performance or momentum during the game.


Looking ahead to their next challenge, fans can mark their calendars for when Ole Miss will take on Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field in Atlanta on September 17th at around half past seven PM Eastern Time. This upcoming contest will be broadcasted live on ABC network channels where fans can tune in to support their team from afar.


Sep 10, 2022; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Central Arkansas Bears wide receiver Jarrod Barnes (1) runs the ball against Ole Miss Rebels punter Fraser Masin (12) during the fourth quarter at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports
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