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In a commanding performance, No. 13 Ole Miss defeated Tulane 45-10, improving to a 4-0 record. Trinidad Chambliss led the Rebels with impressive stats, while Tulane struggled offensively, marking their largest loss to Ole Miss in recent history. The Rebels scored efficiently in the red zone and now look ahead to a matchup against No. 3 LSU, while Tulane prepares for their next game against Tulsa.
Oxford, Mississippi – No. 13 Ole Miss improved to a 4-0 record after dominating Tulane 45-10, handing the Green Wave their first loss of the season and dropping them to a 3-1 record. The game was held at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, where Ole Miss showcased a strong offensive performance, culminating in a commanding 23-3 lead by halftime.
Trinidad Chambliss, who was confirmed as the starting quarterback just days prior, led the Rebels with a standout performance. He completed 17 of his 27 passes for 307 yards, throwing two touchdown passes while also rushing for 112 yards on 14 attempts. His contributions were crucial in establishing Ole Miss’s dominance.
Kewan Lacy was also instrumental in the victory, contributing two 1-yard touchdown runs and finishing with 68 rushing yards on 18 carries. Lucas Carneiro played a vital role in the scoring by successfully converting three field goals from distances of 22, 54, and 34 yards. Deuce Alexander had a notable receiving game, with four receptions for 94 yards, including a 33-yard touchdown catch. Dae’Quan Wright added to the scoring with a 5-yard touchdown reception while connecting with Chambliss on several plays throughout the game.
Ole Miss demonstrated efficiency by scoring on all six of their red zone opportunities, accumulating a total of 548 yards of offense against a struggling Tulane defense. In contrast, Tulane managed only 282 total yards, comprised of 178 rushing yards and 104 passing yards. The Green Wave’s starting quarterback, Jake Retzlaff, began the game with difficulties, starting with an 0-for-9 streak before finishing with just 5 completions on 17 attempts for 56 yards.
Backup quarterback Brendan Sullivan was able to connect on a 5-yard touchdown pass to Anthony Brown-Stephens, which became Tulane’s only touchdown of the game. Tulane’s offensive struggles were compounded by turning the ball over on downs three times in the second half, contributing to their defeat.
This 35-point loss marked Tulane’s largest defeat since suffering a 61-21 loss to Ole Miss in 2021. The 45 points allowed by the Green Wave represented the most points they have conceded in a single loss since allowing 55 to SMU during the 2021 season. Defensively, Tulane had a tough outing, as they allowed a total of 548 yards, the highest since giving up 594 yards to USC in the 2023 Goodyear Cotton Bowl.
The defeat extended Tulane’s losing streak against Ole Miss to 14 consecutive games, adding to their historical struggles against the Rebels. Looking ahead, Tulane’s next game is set for September 27, 2025, where they will face off against Tulsa in an American Athletic Conference matchup. Meanwhile, Ole Miss is preparing to host No. 3 LSU in their upcoming game, with hopes that their strong performance against Tulane may catapult them further in the AP Top 25 rankings, where they currently rank sixth among 11 SEC teams.
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