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Ole Miss Rebels Dominate Missouri
Ole Miss Rebels beat Missouri in Oxford, with key players stepping up as College Football Playoff approaches.
In brief
Ole Miss Rebels beat Missouri in Oxford, with key players stepping up as College Football Playoff approaches. Ole Miss Rebels defeated Missouri in Oxford, with Joenel Aguero, Deuce Alexander, Caleb Cunningham, and Kewan Lacy performing well despite challenges. Originally reported by Ole Miss Rebels On SI.
SEC Landscape Shifts
The Southeastern Conference loves pushing the phrase 'It Just Means More' in media campaigns as competitive dynamics shift weekly.
Ole Miss Dominates Missouri
Ole Miss emphatically defeated Missouri in Oxford, showing control against the No. 13 Tigers after Florida handled the Rebels the previous week.
Vaught-Hemingway Stadium Performance
The Rebels delivered a complete performance at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, making a statement about their College Football Playoff readiness.
Joenel Aguero Steps Up
Joenel Aguero made Edwin Joseph’s absence far less noticeable with 5 total tackles and a pass deflection against Missouri.
Aguero’s Impact on Defense
Aguero consistently delivered in the open field, finishing with 5 total tackles and a pass deflection against Missouri.
Deuce Alexander’s Struggles
Deuce Alexander finished with 20 yards on three receptions, showing uncharacteristic uncertainty against Missouri.
Alexander’s Talent Remains
Alexander’s talent remains evident despite a difficult outing, with teammates helping offset his struggles against Missouri.
Caleb Cunningham Breakout
Caleb Cunningham led Ole Miss with 61 receiving yards and a touchdown against Missouri’s strong defense.
Cunningham’s Future Potential
Cunningham has the talent to become a major weapon in the Rebels’ passing attack, with a breakout performance against Missouri.
Kewan Lacy’s Injury Concerns
Kewan Lacy missed a significant portion of the first half due to injury but surpassed 120 rushing yards against Missouri.
Lacy’s Explosive Play
Lacy delivered a highlight-reel hurdle early in the contest, showing explosiveness despite injury.
Offensive Line Strength
The Rebels’ offensive line, led by Terez Davis and Patrick Kutas, helped establish control against Missouri’s pass rush.
Rushing Game Success
Both Lacy and Makhi Frazier surpassed 100 rushing yards, helping the Rebels reach 257 rushing yards.
Antonio Kite’s Struggles
Antonio Kite struggled to contain Donovan Olugbode, despite the secondary performing well collectively.
Kite’s Next Challenge
Kite will need to sharpen his coverage against Texas and Cam Coleman if Ole Miss hopes to keep defensive momentum.
At a glance
Ole Miss Rebels defeated Missouri in Oxford, with Joenel Aguero, Deuce Alexander, Caleb Cunningham, and Kewan Lacy performing well despite challenges.
