Can Ole Miss Maintain Their Winning Streak at Mercedes-Benz Stadium?
In a showdown at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the Ole Miss Rebels extended their record to 11-2 with a decisive 38-25 victory over the Penn State Nittany Lions, who now stand at 10-3.
The Rebels' offense was in full swing as they amassed an impressive total of 540 yards. The passing game was particularly effective, with the quarterback throwing for 394 yards and three touchdowns, completing 26 out of 41 attempts for an average of nine yards per pass and a rating of 168.28. The longest pass completed stretched for 37 yards and also resulted in the longest touchdown.
On the ground, Ole Miss managed to gain another substantial chunk of yardage totaling up to 146 on 47 attempts. Despite losing nine yards overall due to tackles for loss, they still averaged three yards per carry and secured one rushing touchdown from within two yards out.
Special teams also contributed significantly with field goals adding nine points through perfect execution; all three attempts were successful including one from beyond fifty yards. The kicking game remained strong throughout as seven out of eight kickoffs resulted in touchbacks.
Defensively, Ole Miss held firm against Penn State's advances. They recorded one sack and four tackles for loss while limiting their opponents' scoring opportunities significantly in the third quarter where they allowed zero points against them. A crucial interception by the defense prevented further scoring by Penn State and showcased Ole Miss's ability to capitalize on turnovers.
The Rebels displayed discipline throughout the match with only five penalties costing them twenty-six penalty-yards which did not significantly hinder their performance or momentum during play.
Ole Miss fans can take pride in their team's red zone efficiency where they achieved a perfect success rate on both redzone (four out of four) and goal-to-go (two out of two) situations which played a key role in securing this win.
Looking ahead without making any predictions or assumptions about future performances or outcomes, fans can tune into future broadcasts featuring Ole Miss as they continue their campaign next season after concluding this year on a high note at Atlanta's prestigious venue before an attendance that exceeded seventy-one thousand spectators.