Oxford, MS – Jaxson Dart’s electrifying performance propelled No. 5 Ole Miss to a resounding 56-24 victory over Georgia Southern, solidifying the Rebels’ position among the nation’s elite.
A MASTERCLASS FROM DART
The Ole Miss quarterback shredded the Eagles’ defense:
– 382 passing yards (career-high)
– 4 touchdowns (ties season-high)
– 74% completion rate (23/31)
– 212.5 passer rating
Dart’s precision and poise were on full display:
– 54-yard TD strike to Jordan Watkins
– 32-yard scoring pass to Jonathan Mingo
– 15-yard TD connection with Malik Heath
REBELS’ OFFENSIVE EXPLOSION
Ole Miss’s high-powered offense:
– 622 total yards (season-high)
– 8.1 yards per play
– 35 first downs
The Rebels’ rushing attack complemented Dart’s aerial assault:
– Quinshon Judkins (103 yards, 1 TD)
– Zach Evans (74 yards, 1 TD)
DEFENSIVE STAND
Ole Miss’s defense:
– Held Georgia Southern to 4.7 yards per play
– Forced 2 turnovers (INT, fumble recovery)
– Limited Eagles to 3/12 on third-down conversions
COACH KIFFIN’S PRAISE
Lane Kiffin on Dart’s performance:
“Jaxson was outstanding. His decision-making, accuracy – it was a complete game.”
GEORGIA SOUTHERN’S EFFORT
The Eagles showed flashes:
– QB Kyle Vantrease (245 yards, 2 TDs)
– WR Derwin Burgess (7 receptions, 123 yards)
However, Ole Miss’s firepower proved too much.
TAKEAWAYS AND LOOKAHEAD
– Ole Miss (5-0) maintains its undefeated record
– Rebels face Arkansas next week in SEC showdown
– Georgia Southern (3-2) seeks rebound against Liberty
STATISTICS
Ole Miss:
– Total Yards: 622
– Passing Yards: 382
– Rushing Yards: 240
– Turnovers: 0
Georgia Southern:
– Total Yards: 373
– Passing Yards: 245
– Rushing Yards: 128
– Turnovers: 2
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