Ole Miss Rebels Edge Out Washington State Cougars in a Defensive Dance at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium

The Ole Miss Rebels maintained their perfect record with a 6-0 standing after narrowly defeating the Washington State Cougars, who now stand at 3-3. The final score was 24-21 in favor of the home team, played out before an enthusiastic crowd of 66,392 at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.

First Quarter

The game began with the Cougs taking an early lead. Their offense capitalized on a strong drive to put up 7 points while keeping the Landsharks scoreless. This initial momentum set the tone for what would be a closely contested match.

Second Quarter

In response, Ole Miss found their rhythm in the second quarter. Trinidad Chambliss led an impressive offensive charge that resulted in two touchdowns and a field goal by Lucas Carneiro from 40 yards out. The Rebels' defense also tightened up, preventing any scoring from Wazzu and bringing the halftime score to 10-7.

Third Quarter

The third quarter saw both teams trading blows as each scored another touchdown. Kewan Lacy's rushing prowess was evident as he contributed significantly to moving chains for Ole Miss with his nine first downs on ground plays. Meanwhile, Kam Franklin's defensive efforts were pivotal; his sack and forced fumble disrupted Washington State’s attempts to regain control.

Fourth Quarter

As tensions rose in the final period, both sides managed another touchdown each. However, it was Princewill Umanmielen's crucial sack that halted Wazzu’s potential game-winning drive late into playtime—a defining moment that marked this encounter as one of resilience and tactical acumen for Ole Miss.

For fans seeking more insights into this matchup or wondering what went wrong for Ole Miss Rebels during certain plays despite their victory—our post-game analysis highlights key moments like these which shaped outcomes significantly throughout all quarters played today!

Looking ahead: On October 18th at Sanford Stadium located within Athens (GA), tune into ABC network broadcasting live coverage featuring next week’s clash between Georgia Bulldogs versus our very own Mississippi squad scheduled promptly starting around approximately half-past three afternoon Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

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