# Ole Miss Rebels Dominate Missouri

> Ole Miss Rebels beat Missouri in Oxford, with key players stepping up as College Football Playoff approaches.
- Title: Ole Miss Rebels Dominate Missouri · Ole Miss Rebels On SI
- Summary: Ole Miss Rebels beat Missouri in Oxford, with key players stepping up as College Football Playoff approaches. Ole Miss Rebels defeated Missouri in Oxford…
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- Source: Ole Miss Rebels On SI — https://si.com/college/olemiss/football/rebel-stock-report-who-helped-and-hurt-their-cases-against-missouri
- Published: 2026-10-18T01:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Ole Miss Rebels defeated Missouri in Oxford, with Joenel Aguero, Deuce Alexander, Caleb Cunningham, and Kewan Lacy performing well despite challenges.