Oxford, MS
Sep 7, 2024
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In a record-breaking performance, the Ole Miss Rebels overwhelmed the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders 52-3. Quarterback Jaxson Dart set an SEC and school record with 24 consecutive completions, finishing 25 of 27 for 377 yards. Henry Parrish Jr. electrified with four rushing touchdowns on 165 yards, establishing an early 17-0 lead in the first quarter alone. The Rebels outpaced Middle Tennessee 655 yards to 279 in total offense, asserting their dominance throughout.
Defensively, the Rebels were as stout as ever, allowing only 28 yards on the ground and forcing multiple turnovers. Special teams also shone as Caden Davis kicked a 33-yard field goal that set the tone. Middle Tennessee managed only one scoring drive, capped by a 32-yard field goal, preventing a shutout. The rush defense continued its superb form, limiting the Blue Raiders to a grim average of 1.1 yards per carry.
Caden Davis (Ole Miss Rebels)
In the opening half, Caden Davis nailed a 33-yard field goal at 11:32 in the first quarter. This set the tone early, putting Ole Miss up 3-0 over Middle Tennessee.
Henry Parrish Jr. (Ole Miss Rebels)
Henry Parrish Jr. exploded for an 11-yard touchdown run, stretching Ole Miss's lead to 10-0 at the 8:25 mark. His first of four touchdowns demonstrated the ground dominance Ole Miss would command all game.
Henry Parrish Jr. (Ole Miss Rebels)
Adding to his early success, Henry Parrish Jr. scored another 11-yard touchdown with 3:00 left in the first quarter, making the score 17-0 and putting the game firmly in Ole Miss's grasp.
Jaxson Dart (Ole Miss Rebels)
Jaxson Dart capped an 8-play, 78-yard drive with a 3-yard touchdown run at 10:52 in the second quarter, extending Ole Miss's lead to 24-0. This followed two critical passes of 18 and 25 yards after being hit hard in the second quarter.
Henry Parrish Jr. (Ole Miss Rebels)
On an 11-play, 99-yard drive, Henry Parrish capped it with a 3-yard touchdown run at 3:49 in the second quarter, extending their lead to 31-0. This touchdown marked Parrish’s third score of the game.
Zeke Rankin (Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders)
Zeke Rankin drilled a 32-yard field goal with just 0:18 left in the second quarter, getting Middle Tennessee on the board at 31-3 and avoiding a first-half shutout.
Matt Jones (Ole Miss Rebels)
Matt Jones punched in a 9-yard touchdown run at 6:41 in the third quarter, marking a rapid 6-play, 80-yard drive, and pushing the score to 38-3.
Henry Parrish Jr. (Ole Miss Rebels)
Henry Parrish broke free for a 42-yard run, setting up his own 1-yard touchdown plunge at 3:42 in the third quarter, increasing the already dominant lead to 45-3.
Antwane Wells Jr. (Ole Miss Rebels)
In the fourth quarter, Antwane Wells Jr. caught an 18-yard touchdown pass from Dart at 9:52, completing a record-breaking drive for Dart and sealing the final 52-3 score.
Henry Parrish Jr. (Ole Miss Rebels, RB)
Parrish Jr.'s unprecedented performance saw him notch four touchdowns with 165 rushing yards, averaging an impressive 11.8 yards per carry. He surpassed 100 yards in the first quarter alone.
Jaxson Dart (Ole Miss Rebels, QB)
Dart made history by setting an SEC and school record with 24 consecutive completions, part of a 25-of-27 effort for 377 yards and two total touchdowns.
Tre Harris (Ole Miss Rebels, WR)
Harris tallied nine catches for 130 yards, crucially assisting Dart in his record-setting performance by consistently moving the chains.
John Saunders Jr. (Ole Miss Rebels, S)
Saunders Jr. made a pivotal interception in the end zone during the third quarter, preventing what could have been Middle Tennessee's only touchdown.
TJ Dottery (Ole Miss Rebels, LB)
Dottery contributed significantly on defense with six tackles. He also recovered a fumble that set up yet another Ole Miss score, demonstrating his aggressiveness and awareness on the field.
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Ole Miss football vs Middle Tennessee: Final score from Week 2 game
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
0
3
0
0
3
Ole Miss Rebels
17
14
14
7
52
