Ole Miss Rebels Overpower Wake Forest with a Ground and Air Assault

The Ole Miss Rebels have improved their season record to 3-0 after a commanding victory over the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, finalizing the scoreboard at 40-6. This win places the Rebels in a strong position early in the season, while Wake Forest now sits at 1-2.

Game Highlights

The Rebels showcased their offensive versatility and defensive strength throughout the game. Quarterback Jaxson Dart threw for 377 yards, completing 76 percent of his attempts, including two touchdowns. His performance was pivotal, with one of his touchdown passes covering an impressive distance of 75 yards. Dart's ability to connect deep downfield played a significant role in stretching the Demon Deacons' defense.

On the ground, running back Henry Parrish Jr. led with an outstanding performance, rushing for 148 yards on 23 carries and scoring two touchdowns. His longest run was for 25 yards, which also resulted in a touchdown. The rushing attack totaled an impressive 273 yards over 45 attempts, contributing significantly to the team's overall yardage of 650.

Defensively, Ole Miss was relentless; they recorded four sacks and forced two fumbles while limiting Wake Forest to just six points. Jared Ivey stood out on defense with two sacks and three quarterback hits.

Special Teams Play

Special teams also contributed to Ole Miss's victory with Caden Davis successfully converting two field goals from distances up to 33 yards out and making four out of five extra-point attempts.

Looking Ahead

The Ole Miss Rebels will next face Georgia Southern Eagles at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford on September 21st at 7:45 PM EDT. Fans can catch this upcoming game broadcasted on SEC Network (satellite channel number:611), promising another exciting matchup as Ole Miss looks to continue their winning streak.