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In a tightly contested match, the No. 4 Ole Miss Rebels defeated Washington State 24-21, improving their record to 6-0. Quarterback Trinidad Chambliss was instrumental, throwing for two touchdowns and rushing for another. Despite trailing late in the third quarter, Ole Miss rallied to clinch the victory at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Washington State’s efforts fell short as they struggled with third-down conversions. Head coach Lane Kiffin emphasized the need for improvement as they prepare for a challenging matchup against No. 10 Georgia.
Oxford, MS – In a thrilling showdown on Saturday, October 11, the No. 4 Ole Miss Rebels narrowly defeated Washington State, 24-21, improving their record to 6-0 and maintaining their unbeaten status in the college football landscape. The game took place at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, with kickoff set for 9:45 a.m. PT / 12:45 p.m. ET.
Trinidad Chambliss, quarterback for Ole Miss, played a crucial role in the victory by throwing for two touchdowns and rushing for another. His arm and legs combined to clinch an essential win for the Rebels after they trailed 14-10 late in the third quarter. Chambliss’s key performance moments included a 17-yard scramble for a touchdown that shifted the momentum and a 35-yard touchdown pass to Cayden Lee, extending their lead to 24-14 with just 6:51 left in the game.
Despite Ole Miss leading in the final moments, Washington State, now holding a 3-3 record, made the game competitive by taking charge for most of the first three quarters. Zevi Eckhaus, the quarterback for Washington State, managed to keep the pressure on by completing a 19-yard touchdown pass to Tony Freeman late in the game, keeping the Cougars within striking distance.
As the clock wound down, Washington State had a final possession with over a minute remaining but could not secure a score, leaving Ole Miss to celebrate their 6-0 start to the season. Overall, the Rebels amassed a total of 439 yards of offense, with Kewan Lacy making a significant impact, rushing 24 times for 142 yards.
Eckhaus had a productive day as well, completing 24 of 31 passes for 218 yards and two touchdowns. Freeman emerged as a key target, with nine receptions for 90 yards. Despite the strong performances on both sides of the field, Washington State struggled to convert on critical third downs, successfully completing only 2 of their 10 attempts during the contest.
Following the game, Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin expressed concerns about his team’s overall performance. He emphasized the importance of learning from this close victory, referring to it as an opportunity for “teachable moments.” Kiffin pointed out previous challenges faced against unranked teams and emphasized the need for improved execution as the season progresses. The Rebels will next face No. 10 Georgia on October 18.
On the other side, Washington State’s next opponent will be No. 19 Virginia, also on October 18, as they look to rebound from their defeat. The upcoming matchups will be pivotal for both teams as they aim to solidify their positions in the ever-competitive landscape of college football.
As the season unfolds, the performance of both Ole Miss and Washington State will be closely monitored, with fans eagerly anticipating how these teams will adjust and improve in the weeks to come.
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