Ole Miss Rebels Dominate Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders with a 52-3 Victory
In a dominant performance that showcased their prowess on both sides of the ball, the Ole Miss Rebels decisively defeated the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders with a scoreline of 52-3. This victory, celebrated at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi, notches up the Rebels' season record to an undefeated 2-0. On the flip side, this loss brings the Blue Raiders down to an even 1-1 for their season tally.
The narrative of this game was written by Ole Miss's powerful offense and its unyielding defense. Quarterback Jaxson Dart was at the forefront of this narrative, delivering an outstanding passing performance by completing 25 out of his 27 attempts for a total of 377 yards and adding one touchdown pass to his name. Dart's ability to distribute the ball with such accuracy played a pivotal role in keeping drives alive and moving his team efficiently across the field. Not to be overshadowed, Henry Parrish Jr.'s contributions on the ground were equally significant; he racked up 165 yards from just 14 carries and found his way into the end zone four times.
Defensively, Princely Umanmielen stood out by securing one sack that resulted in a four-yard loss for Middle Tennessee and consistently harassed their quarterback throughout the contest. The defensive squad as a whole compiled two sacks and seven tackles for loss while holding their opponents to a mere three points.
The special teams unit also made its mark on this comprehensive victory. Kicker Caden Davis had a flawless day, successfully converting all seven extra-point opportunities as well as making good on his lone field goal attempt from 33 yards away.
As Ole Miss looks forward to its next challenge, fans are eagerly anticipating September 14th when their team will go head-to-head against Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This encounter is set for kickoff at 6:30 PM EDT and will be televised on The CW network.