Ole Miss Shuts Down South Carolina on the Road

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No. 12 Ole Miss (5-1, 1-1 Southeastern Conference) bounced back with a 27-3 win against South Carolina (3-2, 1-2) on Oct. 5 at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C.

The Rebels put their 20-17 loss to Kentucky (3-2, 1-2) behind them and took care of business against the Gamecocks, remaining in the hunt as one of the top teams in the SEC.

Game Summary

In the first quarter, Ole Miss took the lead and never looked back. Rebels running back Henry Parrish Jr. scored first on a 3-yard touchdown run around the 10-minute mark. Defensive end JJ Pegues added the second touchdown with a 1-yard rush, extending the lead to 14-0.

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South Carolina finally got on the board with a 40-yard field goal from kicker Alex Herrera, making it 14-3 early in the second quarter. Ole Miss would respond with a 24-yard field goal from kicker Caden Davis, and Pegues scored another 1-yard touchdown to end the half, giving the Rebels a 24-3 lead at halftime.

In the third quarter, the Gamecocks drove down the field but failed to score after Herrera missed a 38-yard field goal. The only score of the third quarter was a 53-yard field goal by Ole Miss' Davis, increasing the lead to 27-3.

The fourth quarter featured strong defensive stands from both teams, and Ole Miss left Columbia with a much needed 27-3 victory.

What It Means: Ole Miss

The Rebels get their first SEC win of the season, showcasing their defensive capabilities by holding the Gamecocks to just a field goal. Ole Miss put up 425 total yards of offense, but star wide receiver Tre Harris left the game with an injury and did not return. The Rebels will now prepare to face No. 13 LSU (4-1, 1-0) on the road in Baton Rouge, La., on Oct. 12.

What It Means: South Carolina

The Gamecocks struggled on offense despite possessing the ball longer than Ole Miss. South Carolina committed eight penalties that resulted in 80 yards and turned the ball over twice. South Carolina will need to put this loss behind them as they go on the road to take on No. 1 Alabama (4-1, 1-1) in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Oct. 12.