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The Ole Miss Rebels defeated the Tulane Green Wave 45-10 at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, improving their season record to 4-0. Quarterback Trinidad Chambliss led the charge with 419 total yards and two touchdowns. The Rebels showcased strong offensive and defensive skills, maintaining their national ranking at No. 13. The loss for Tulane marks their second consecutive defeat to Ole Miss. With this win, Coach Lane Kiffin’s team solidifies their position as a force in the SEC as they prepare for their upcoming game against LSU.
Oxford, Mississippi – The Ole Miss Rebels dominated the Tulane Green Wave with a decisive 45-10 victory on September 20, 2025, at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. With this win, Ole Miss improves their season record to 4-0 and retains their ranking at No. 13 nationally. The loss dropped Tulane’s record to 3-1, marking the Green Wave’s second defeat to the Rebels in recent matchups.
The game showcased the exceptional performance of Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss, who amassed a total of 419 yards—including 307 passing yards and 112 rushing yards. Chambliss completed 17 of 27 passes and threw for two touchdowns, leading his team to a comfortable victory. Running back Kewan Lacy also played a crucial role, contributing two rushing touchdowns to the scoreboard.
In addition, Lucas Carneiro made an impact with his kicking game, successfully converting three field goals, one of which was a career-long 54-yard kick. The Rebels started strong, scoring on their opening drive with a touchdown pass from Chambliss to Dae’Quan Wright that concluded an eight-play, 75-yard drive.
Throughout the game, Ole Miss’s offense proved to be formidable, scoring a total of four touchdowns and three field goals while maintaining effective third-down conversions, going 7-for-11 during the game. Conversely, the Tulane offense struggled, totaling only 282 yards—with 178 rushing yards and 104 passing yards. Tulane’s quarterbacks, Jake Retzlaff and Brendan Sullivan, managed only 56 passing yards on 10-for-29 attempts.
The Green Wave’s only score came late in the fourth quarter when Sullivan connected with Anthony Brown-Stephens for a six-yard touchdown pass. Prior to that, Tulane was limited to just 3 points until the closing moments of the game, highlighting Ole Miss’s strong defensive performance.
This commanding win positions Ole Miss as a strong contender in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and builds on their impressive record against Tulane, having now defeated them in 14 consecutive games since their last loss to the Green Wave in 2021. The game was also significant in showcasing the Rebels’ well-rounded capabilities on both offense and defense, which is likely to attract attention from potential recruits.
Looking forward, Ole Miss is preparing to face their next opponent, LSU, on September 27, 2025, as they aim to continue their undefeated streak in the ongoing college football season.
This victory reinforced Coach Lane Kiffin’s strategy, combining an efficient offensive attack with robust defensive efforts, further solidifying their status as a team to watch in this year’s collegiate football landscape.
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- Wikipedia: Ole Miss Rebels football
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