2020 Ole Miss Rebels football team

The 2020 Ole Miss Rebels football team represented the University of Mississippi in the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Rebels played their home games at Vaught–Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi, and competed in the Western Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). They were led by first-year head coach Lane Kiffin.

2020 Ole Miss Rebels football
Outback Bowl champion
Outback Bowl, W 26–20 vs. Indiana
ConferenceSoutheastern Conference
DivisionWestern Division
Record5–5 (4–5 SEC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorJeff Lebby (1st season)
Offensive schemeSpread
Co-defensive coordinatorD. J. Durkin (1st season)
Co-defensive coordinatorChris Partridge (1st season)
Home stadiumVaught–Hemingway Stadium (Capacity: 64,038)
2020 Southeastern Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
East Division
No. 13 Florida x  8 2   8 4  
No. 7 Georgia  7 2   8 2  
Missouri  5 5   5 5  
Kentucky  4 6   5 6  
Tennessee  3 7   3 7  
South Carolina  2 8   2 8  
Vanderbilt  0 9   0 9  
West Division
No. 1 Alabama x$#^  10 0   13 0  
No. 4 Texas A&M  8 1   9 1  
Auburn  6 4   6 5  
LSU*  5 5   5 5  
Ole Miss  4 5   5 5  
Arkansas  3 7   3 7  
Mississippi State  3 7   4 7  
Championship: Alabama 52, Florida 46
  • # College Football Playoff champion
  • ^ College Football Playoff participant
  • $ Conference champion
  • x Division champion/co-champions
  • * – ineligible for postseason due to self imposed ban
    Note: Due to COVID-19, the SEC played a conference-only schedule.
Rankings from AP Poll.

Preseason

Award watch lists

Listed in the order that they were released

SEC Media Days

In the preseason media poll, Ole Miss was predicted to finish in a tie for fifth place in the West Division.[1]

Media poll (West Division)
Predicted finish Team Votes (1st place)
1Alabama660 (86)
2LSU489 (8)
3Auburn488
4Texas A&M454 (2)
T5Ole Miss238
T5Mississippi State238
7Arkansas121

Recruiting

US college sports recruiting information for 2020 recruits
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Demon Clowney
DE
Baltimore, MD St. Frances Academy 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 225 lb (102 kg) Jan 20, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Henry Parrish
RB
Miami, FL Columbus 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 183 lb (83 kg) Jan 19, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Marc Britt
ATH
Miami, FL Miami Christian School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Feb 20, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Jakivuan Brown
OLB
Horn Lake, MS Horn Lake 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 235 lb (107 kg) Aug 1, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Eli Acker
OT
Columbus, MS Heritage Academy 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 285 lb (129 kg) May 5, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
Kentrel Bullock
RB
Columbia, MS Columbia 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 195 lb (88 kg) Dec 16, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Derek Bermudez
S
Jacksonville, FL Sandalwood 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Lakevias Daniel
CB
Louisville, MS Jones County JC 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 177 lb (80 kg) Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Austin Keys
ILB
Seminary, MS Seminary 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 241 lb (109 kg) Mar 24, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Tobias Braun
OT
Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany Salisbury School 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 306 lb (139 kg) Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
DeSanto Rollins
DT
Baton Rouge, LA Parkview Baptist 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 282 lb (128 kg) Jun 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
DaMarcus Thomas
TE
Saraland, AL Saraland 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 228 lb (103 kg) Jun 7, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Cedric Johnson
DE
Mobile, AL Davidson 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 225 lb (102 kg) Jun 15, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Luke Shouse
OT
Brentwood, TN Ravenwood 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 255 lb (116 kg) Jun 9, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Kade Renfro
QB
Stephenville, TX Stephenville 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 189 lb (86 kg) Dec 15, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Daylen Gill
S
Louisville, MS Jones County JC 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 234 lb (106 kg) Dec 9, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Cedric Melton
OT
Houston, TX Klein Cain 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 189 lb (86 kg) Feb 5, 2020 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
Overall recruiting rankings:
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "2020 Team Ranking". Rivals.com.

Incoming transfers

NamePos.YearHometownPrevious School
Otis ReeseDBJuniorLeesburg, GAGeorgia, redshirted first seven games during 2020 season.
Tavius RobinsonDLJuniorGuelph, ONGuelph, will be eligible to play in 2020 since U Sports canceled their 2020 season.
Kenny YeboahTERS SeniorAllentown, PATemple, will be eligible to play in 2020 since Yeboah graduated from Temple University.
Jacob SpringerLBSeniorKansas City, MONavy, will redshirt during 2020 season.
Deane LeonardDBSeniorCalgary, ABCalgary, will be eligible to play in 2020 since U Sports canceled their 2020 season.

[2][3]

Schedule

Ole Miss had games scheduled against Baylor (Texas Kickoff), Georgia Southern, Southeast Missouri State, and UConn, but were canceled due to the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.[4][5][6]

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
September 2611:00 a.m.No. 5 FloridaESPNL 35–5113,926
October 33:00 p.m.at KentuckySECNW 42–41 OT12,000
October 106:30 p.m.No. 2 Alabama
  • Vaught–Hemingway Stadium
  • Oxford, MS (rivalry)
ESPNL 48–6314,419
October 172:30 p.m.at ArkansasSECNL 21–3316,500
October 2411:00 a.m.Auburn
  • Vaught–Hemingway Stadium
  • Oxford, MS (rivalry)
SECNL 28–3515,037
October 313:00 p.m.at VanderbiltSECNW 54–21840
November 146:30 p.m.South Carolina
  • Vaught–Hemingway Stadium
  • Oxford, MS
SECNW 59–4213,596
November 283:00 p.m.Mississippi State
  • Vaught–Hemingway Stadium
  • Oxford, MS (Egg Bowl)
SECNW 31–2416,218
December 127:00 p.m.at No. 5 Texas A&MCBSNo Contest
December 192:30 p.m.at LSUSECNL 48–5321,905
January 2, 202111:30 a.m.vs. No. 11 Indiana*ABCW 26–2011,025
Schedule Source:[7][8]

Game summaries

No. 5 Florida

Uniform Combination
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No. 5 Florida Gators (0–0) at Ole Miss Rebels (0–0)
Period 1 2 34Total
No. 5 Gators 14 14 131051
Rebels 7 7 71435

at Vaught–Hemingway StadiumOxford, MS

  • Date: Saturday, September 26, 2020
  • Game time: 11:00 a.m. CST
  • Game weather: overcast • Temperature: 70 °F (21 °C)
  • Game attendance: 13,926
  • Referee: Marc Curles
  • TV announcers (ESPN):
    Joe Tessitore (play-by-play)
    Greg McElroy (color)
    Marty Smith (sideline)
  • Pregame line: Florida −14 • O/U: 59.5
Game information
First Quarter
  • (5:48) FLA – Kyle Pitts 1 yard pass from Kyle Trask, Evan McPherson kick
    Florida 7–0; 13 plays, 77 yards, 4:48
  • (3:43) MISS – Dontario Drummond 46 yard pass from Matt Corral, Luke Logan kick
    Tied 7–7; 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:05
  • (5:48) FLA – Trevon Grimes 22 yard pass from Kyle Trask, Evan McPherson kick
    Florida 14–7; 4 plays, 82 yards, 1:36
Second Quarter
  • (12:04) MISS – Dontario Drummond 14 yard pass from Matt Corral, Luke Logan kick
    Tied 14–14; 11 plays, 75 yards, 3:46
  • (3:10) FLA – Kadarius Toney 16 yard pass from Kyle Trask, Evan McPherson kick
    Florida 21–14; 9 plays, 78 yards, 4:19
  • (0:05) FLA – Kyle Pitts 16 yard pass from Kyle Trask, Evan McPherson kick
    Florida 28–14; 8 plays, 81 yards, 1:49
Third Quarter
  • (14:19) FLA – Kyle Pitts 71 yard pass from Kyle Trask, Evan McPherson kick
    Florida 35–14; 2 plays, 75 yards, 0:41
  • (13:43) MISS – Jerrion Ealy 18 yard rush, Luke Logan kick
    Florida 35–21; 2 plays, 75 yards, 0:36
  • (9:30) FLA – Evan McPherson 55 yard field goal
    Florida 38–21; 8 plays, 38 yards, 4:13
  • (5:06) FLA – Evan McPherson 37 yard field goal
    Florida 41–21; 6 plays, 56 yards, 2:15
Fourth Quarter
  • (12:54) FLA – Evan McPherson 23 yard field goal
    Florida 44–21; 11 plays, 66 yards, 5:04
  • (11:00) MISS – Kenny Yeboah 8 yard pass from Matt Corral, Two-point conversion
    Florida 44–29; 5 plays, 81 yards, 1:54
  • (5:14) FLA – Kyle Pitts 17 yard pass from Kyle Trask, Evan McPherson kick
    Florida 51–29; 10 plays, 75 yards, 5:46
  • (0:58) MISS – Snoop Conner 1 yard rush, Two-point conversion failed
    Florida 51–35; 16 plays, 75 yards, 4:16
StatisticsFLA MISS
First downs3229
Total yards642613
Passing yards446443
Rushing yards196170
Penalties4–404–45
Turnovers11
Time of possession33:2926:31
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
FloridaPassingKyle Trask30/42, 416 yards, 6 TD
RushingKadarius Toney2 carries, 55 yards
ReceivingKyle Pitts8 receptions, 170 yards, 4 TD
Ole MissPassingMatt Corral22/31, 395 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT
RushingJerrion Ealy16 carries, 79 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingElijah Moore10 receptions, 227 yards

At Kentucky

Uniform Combination
Helmet Jersey Pants
Ole Miss Rebels (0–1) at Kentucky Wildcats (0–1)
Period 1 2 34OTTotal
Rebels 7 7 714742
Wildcats 14 7 77641

at Kroger FieldLexington, KY

  • Date: Saturday, October 3, 2020
  • Game time: 3:00 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: sunny • Temperature: 64 °F (18 °C)
  • Game attendance: 12,000
  • Referee: David Smith
  • TV announcers (SECN):
    Taylor Zarzour (play-by-play)
    Matt Stinchcomb (color)
    Taylor McGregor (sideline)
  • Pregame line: Kentucky −7 • O/U: 63
Game information
First Quarter
  • (12:38) MISS – Jerrion Ealy 1 yard rush, Luke Logan kick
    Ole Miss 7–0; 8 plays, 75 yards, 2:22
  • (7:36) UK – Terry Wilson 4 yard rush, Matt Ruffolo kick
    Tied 7–7; 4 plays, 29 yards, 1:54
  • (1:33) UK – A. J. Rose 2 yard rush, Matt Ruffolo kick
    Kentucky 14–7; 8 plays, 80 yards, 4:25
Second Quarter
  • (13:19) MISS – Kenny Yeboah 14 yard pass from Matt Corral, Luke Logan kick
    Tied 14–14; 10 plays, 75 yards, 3:14
  • (0:29) UK – Terry Wilson 22 yard rush, Matt Ruffolo kick
    Kentucky 21–14; 9 plays, 83 yards, 3:25
Third Quarter
  • (10:41) UK – Chris Rodriguez Jr. 22 yard rush, Matt Ruffolo kick
    Kentucky 28–14; 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:19
  • (9:17) MISS – Jonathan Mingo 24 yard pass from Matt Corral, Luke Logan kick
    Kentucky 28–21; 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:24
Fourth Quarter
  • (13:37) MISS – Jonathan Mingo 16 yard pass from Matt Corral, Luke Logan kick
    Tied 28–28; 5 plays, 54 yards, 1:30
  • (8:23) MISS – Snoop Conner 1 yard rush, Luke Logan kick
    Ole Miss 35–28; 3 plays, 53 yards, 0:47
  • (2:04) UK – Chris Rodriguez Jr. 1 yard rush, Matt Ruffolo kick
    Tied 35–35; 12 plays, 75 yards, 6:19
Overtime
  • UK – Terry Wilson 10 yard rush, PAT missed
    Kentucky 41–35; 3 plays, 25 yards
  • MISS – Elijah Moore 3 yard pass from Matt Corral, Luke Logan kick
    Ole Miss 42–41; 4 plays, 25 yards
StatisticsMISS UK
First downs2626
Total yards459559
Passing yards320151
Rushing yards139408
Penalties5–338–81
Turnovers01
Time of possession23:5536:05
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Ole MissPassingMatt Corral24/29, 320 yards, 4 TD
RushingMatt Corral13 carries, 51 yards
ReceivingJonathan Mingo8 receptions, 128 yards, 2 TD
KentuckyPassingTerry Wilson14/18, 151 yards
RushingChris Rodriguez Jr.17 carries, 133 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingJosh Ali7 receptions, 88 yards

No. 2 Alabama

Uniform Combination
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No. 2 Alabama Crimson Tide (2–0) at Ole Miss Rebels (1–1)
Period 1 2 34Total
No. 2 Crimson Tide 7 14 212163
Rebels 7 14 141348

at Vaught–Hemingway StadiumOxford, MS

  • Date: Saturday, October 10, 2020
  • Game time: 6:30 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: clear skies • Temperature: 68 °F (20 °C)
  • Game attendance: 14,419
  • Referee: Matt Loeffler
  • TV announcers (ESPN):
    Sean McDonough (play-by-play)
    Todd Blackledge (color)
    Todd McShay (sideline)
    Molly McGrath (sideline)
  • Pregame line: Alabama –24 • O/U: 74
Game information
First Quarter
  • (14:06) MISS – Kenny Yeboah 6 yard pass from Matt Corral, Luke Logan kick
    Ole Miss 7–0; 4 plays, 75 yards, 0:54
  • (9:29) ALA – DeVonta Smith 14 yard pass from Mac Jones, Will Reichard kick
    Tied 7–7; 10 plays, 85 yards, 4:37
Second Quarter
  • (13:31) MISS – Jerrion Ealy 3 yard rush, Luke Logan kick
    Ole Miss 14–7; 10 plays, 93 yards, 3:45
  • (6:51) ALA – Brian Robinson Jr. 1 yard rush, Will Reichard kick
    Tied 14–14; 6 plays, 72 yards, 2:31
  • (3:15) MISS – Snoop Conner 3 yard rush, Luke Logan kick
    Ole Miss 21–14; 11 plays, 75 yards, 3:36
  • (1:00) ALA – Najee Harris 5 yard rush, Will Reichard kick
    Tied 21–21; 8 plays, 75 yards, 2:15
Third Quarter
  • (13:45) ALA – Najee Harris 33 yard rush, Will Reichard kick
    Alabama 28–21; 4 plays, 85 yards, 1:15
  • (12:47) MISS – Kenny Yeboah 68 yard pass from Matt Corral, Luke Logan kick
    Tied 28–28; 3 plays, 79 yards, 0:58
  • (10:19) ALA – Miller Forristall 3 yard pass from Mac Jones, Will Reichard kick
    Alabama 35–28; 6 plays, 52 yards, 2:28
  • (6:19) MISS – Jerrion Ealy 9 yard rush, Luke Logan kick
    Tied 35–35; 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:00
  • (2:39) ALA – Najee Harris 3 yard rush, Will Reichard kick
    Alabama 42–35; 7 plays, 72 yards, 3:40
Fourth Quarter
  • (11:31) MISS – Snoop Conner 1 yard rush, Luke Logan kick
    Tied 42–42; 16 plays, 75 yards, 6:08
  • (10:00) ALA – Najee Harris 16 yard rush, Will Reichard kick
    Alabama 49–42; 4 plays, 44 yards, 1:31
  • (7:01) MISS – Luke Logan 39 yard kick
    Alabama 49–45; 8 plays, 54 yards, 2:59
  • (3:16) ALA – DeVonta Smith 14 yard rush, Will Reichard kick
    Alabama 56–45; 8 plays, 90 yards, 3:45
  • (1:29) MISS – Luke Logan 29 yard kick
    Alabama 56–48; 7 plays, 64 yards, 1:47
  • (1:09) ALA – Najee Harris 39 yard rush, Will Reichard kick
    Alabama 63–48; 3 plays, 44 yards, 0:20
StatisticsALA MISS
First downs3731
Total yards723*647
Passing yards417379
Rushing yards306268
Penalties8–766–67
Turnovers10
Time of possession28:4531:15

*The most total yards ever to be gained against an Alabama football team in team history

TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
AlabamaPassingMac Jones28/32, 417 yards, 2 TD
RushingNajee Harris23 carries, 206 yards, 5 TD
ReceivingDeVonta Smith13 receptions, 164 yards, 1 TD
Ole MissPassingMatt Corral21/28, 365 yards, 2 TD
RushingSnoop Conner21 carries, 128 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingKenny Yeboah7 receptions, 181 yards, 2 TD

At Arkansas

Uniform Combination
Helmet Jersey Pants
Ole Miss Rebels (1–2) at Arkansas Razorbacks (1–2)
Period 1 2 34Total
Rebels 0 0 71421
Razorbacks 7 13 01333

at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback StadiumFayetteville, AR

  • Date: Saturday, October 17, 2020
  • Game time: 2:30 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: fair • Temperature: 67 °F (19 °C)
  • Game attendance: 16,500
  • Referee: James Carter
  • TV announcers (SECN):
    Dave Flemming (play-by-play)
    Rod Gilmore (color)
    Tera Talmadge (sideline)
  • Pregame line: Arkansas –1 • O/U: 77.5
Game information
First Quarter
  • (5:47) ARK – Rakeem Boyd 1 yard rush, A. J. Reed kick
    Arkansas 7–0; 11 plays, 95 yards, 4:11
Second Quarter
  • (10:50) ARK – A. J. Reed 23 yard kick
    Arkansas 10–0; 7 plays, 42 yards, 2:25
  • (10:40) ARK – Jalen Catalon 35 yard interception return, A. J. Reed kick
    Arkansas 17–0
  • (1:41) ARK – A. J. Reed 32 yard kick
    Arkansas 20–0; 12 plays, 50 yards, 3:21
Third Quarter
  • (4:35) MISS – Elijah Moore 7 yard pass from Matt Corral, Luke Logan kick
    Arkansas 20–7; 10 plays, 56 yards, 4:07
Fourth Quarter
  • (12:06) MISS – Jonathan Mingo 21 yard pass from Matt Corral, Luke Logan kick
    Arkansas 20–14; 8 plays, 66 yards, 2:34
  • (7:36) ARK – Treylon Burks 7 yard pass from Feleipe Franks, Two-point conversion failed
    Arkansas 26–14; 11 plays, 70 yards, 4:30
  • (5:30) MISS – Jerrion Ealy 1 yard rush, Luke Logan kick
    Arkansas 26–21; 7 plays, 73 yards, 2:06
  • (3:07) ARK – Grant Morgan 23 yard interception return, A. J. Reed kick
    Arkansas 33–21
StatisticsMISS ARK
First downs2324
Total yards442394
Passing yards200244
Rushing yards242150
Penalties6–353–15
Turnovers72
Time of possession29:3130:29
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Ole MissPassingMatt Corral20/38, 200 yards, 2 TD, 6 INT
RushingJerrion Ealy23 carries, 112 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingElijah Moore11 receptions, 113 yards, 1 TD
ArkansasPassingFeleipe Franks21/34, 244 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
RushingTrelon Smith15 carries, 54 yards
ReceivingTreylon Burks11 receptions, 137 yards, 1 TD

Auburn

Uniform Combination
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Auburn Tigers (2–2) at Ole Miss Rebels (1–3)
Period 1 2 34Total
Tigers 7 7 71435
Rebels 0 14 7728

at Vaught–Hemingway StadiumOxford, MS

  • Date: Saturday, October 24, 2020
  • Game time: 11:00 a.m. CST
  • Game weather: cloudy • Temperature: 52 °F (11 °C)
  • Game attendance: 15,037
  • Referee: Marc Curles
  • TV announcers (SECN):
    Tom Hart (play-by-play)
    Jordan Rodgers (color)
    Cole Cubelic (sideline)
  • Pregame line: Auburn –3.5 • O/U: 73.5
Game information
First Quarter
  • (2:17) AUB – Tank Bigsby 4 yard rush, Anders Carlson kick
    Auburn 7–0; 14 plays, 95 yards, 5:53
Second Quarter
  • (13:46) MISS – Elijah Moore 6 yard pass from Matt Corral, Luke Logan kick
    Tied 7–7; 10 plays, 75 yards, 3:31
  • (9:11) AUB – Bo Nix 4 yard rush, Anders Carlson kick
    Auburn 14–7; 10 plays, 79 yards, 4:28
  • (3:35) MISS – Matt Corral 5 yard rush, Luke Logan kick
    Tied 14–14; 16 plays, 78 yards, 5:31
Third Quarter
  • (7:09) MISS – Matt Corral 10 yard rush, Luke Logan kick
    Ole Miss 21–14; 3 plays, 89 yards, 0:34
  • (2:57) AUB – Shaun Shivers 1 yard rush, Anders Carlson kick
    Tied 21–21; 10 plays, 88 yards, 4:04
Fourth Quarter
  • (10:12) AUB – Tank Bigsby 18 yard rush, PAT failed
    Auburn 27–21; 11 plays, 80 yards, 5:08
  • (5:43) MISS – Jerrion Ealy 5 yard rush, Luke Logan kick
    Ole Miss 28–27; 13 plays, 77 yards, 4:21
  • (1:11) AUB – Seth Williams 58 yard pass from Bo Nix, Two-point conversion
    Auburn 35–28; 6 plays, 80 yards, 1:14
StatisticsAUB MISS
First downs2625
Total yards462444
Passing yards238161
Rushing yards224283
Penalties3–351–5
Turnovers02
Time of possession31:4828:12
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
AuburnPassingBo Nix23/30, 238 yards, 1 TD
RushingTank Bigsby24 carries, 129 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingSeth Williams8 receptions, 150 yards, 1 TD
Ole MissPassingMatt Corral16/27, 154 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT
RushingMatt Corral10 carries, 88 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingKenny Yeboah4 receptions, 83 yards

At Vanderbilt

Uniform Combination
Helmet Jersey Pants
Ole Miss Rebels (1–4) at Vanderbilt Commodores (0–3)
Period 1 2 34Total
Rebels 21 12 21054
Commodores 0 14 0721

at Vanderbilt StadiumNashville, TN

  • Date: Saturday, October 31, 2020
  • Game time: 3:00 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: sunny • Temperature: 66 °F (19 °C)
  • Game attendance: 840
  • Referee: Steve Marlowe
  • TV announcers (SECN):
    Dave Neal (play-by-play)
    D.J. Shockley (color)
    Tera Talmadge (sideline)
  • Pregame line: Ole Miss –17 • O/U: 63.5
Game information
First Quarter
  • (11:41) MISS – Snoop Conner 1 yard rush, Luke Logan kick
    Ole Miss 7–0; 10 plays, 71 yards, 3:19
  • (2:49) MISS – Kenny Yeboah 9 yard pass from Matt Corral, Luke Logan kick
    Ole Miss 14–0; 11 plays, 93 yards, 4:13
  • (0:49) MISS – Elijah Moore 36 yard pass from Matt Corral, Luke Logan kick
    Ole Miss 21–0; 1 play, 36 yards, 0:09
Second Quarter
  • (12:08) VAN – Ben Bresnahan 43 yard pass from Ken Seals, Wes Farley kick
    Ole Miss 21–7; 8 plays, 92 yards, 3:35
  • (8:26) MISS – Elijah Moore 1 yard pass from Matt Corral, kick failed
    Ole Miss 27–7; 8 plays, 77 yards, 3:34
  • (1:58) MISS – Elijah Moore 28 yard pass from Matt Corral, Two-point conversion failed
    Ole Miss 33–7; 11 plays, 88 yards, 3:55
  • (0:23) VAN – Chris Pierce 16 yard pass from Ken Seals, Wes Farley kick
    Ole Miss 33–14; 8 plays, 75 yards, 1:35
Third Quarter
  • (8:49) MISS – Dontario Drummond 14 yard pass from Matt Corral, Two-point conversion
    Ole Miss 41–14; 8 plays, 91 yards, 2:42
  • (7:06) MISS – Kenny Yeboah 9 yard pass from Matt Corral, Luke Logan kick
    Ole Miss 48–14; 4 plays, 21 yards, 1:34
  • (0:37) MISS – Braylon Sanders 37 yard pass from John Rhys Plumlee, kick failed
    Ole Miss 54–14; 9 plays, 88 yards, 3:24
Fourth Quarter
  • (4:28) VAN – Keyon Henry-Brooks 1 yard rush, Wes Farley kick
    Ole Miss 54–21; 16 plays, 75 yards, 5:22
StatisticsMISS VAN
First downs3524
Total yards645421
Passing yards449319
Rushing yards196102
Penalties8–756–50
Turnovers13
Time of possession29:5230:08
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Ole MissPassingMatt Corral31/34, 412 yards, 6 TD
RushingJerrion Ealy15 carries, 95 yards
ReceivingElijah Moore14 receptions, 238 yards, 3 TD
VanderbiltPassingKen Seals31/40, 319 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
RushingKeyon Henry-Brooks23 carries, 66 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingCam Johnson14 receptions, 97 yards

South Carolina

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South Carolina Gamecocks (2–4) at Ole Miss Rebels (2–4)
Period 1 2 34Total
Gamecocks 7 14 14742
Rebels 14 10 142159

at Vaught–Hemingway StadiumOxford, MS

  • Date: Saturday, November 14, 2020
  • Game time: 6:30 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: clear • Temperature: 68 °F (20 °C)
  • Game attendance: 13,596
  • Referee: David Smith
  • TV announcers (SECN):
    Tom Hart (play-by-play)
    Jordan Rodgers (color)
    Cole Cubelic (sideline)
  • Pregame line: Ole Miss –12.5 • O/U: 72.5
Game information
First Quarter
  • (9:24) SC – Shi Smith 11 yard pass from Collin Hill, Parker White kick
    South Carolina 7–0; 10 plays, 75 yards, 5:36
  • (4:45) MISS – Dontario Drummond 3 yard pass from Matt Corral, Luke Logan kick
    Tied 7–7; 14 plays, 57 yards, 4:32
  • (0:47) MISS – Matt Corral 3 yard rush, Luke Logan kick
    Ole Miss 14–7; 8 plays, 63 yards, 3:20
Second Quarter
  • (14:18) SC – Kevin Harris 46 yard rush, Parker White kick
    Tied 14–14; 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:29
  • (9:38) MISS – Jerrion Ealy 15 yard pass from Matt Corral, Luke Logan kick
    Ole Miss 21–14; 11 plays, 57 yards, 4:40
  • (3:36) SC – Kevin Harris 1 yard rush, Parker White kick
    Tied 21–21; 10 plays, 79 yards, 5:54
  • (0:01) MISS – Luke Logan 22 yard kick
    Ole Miss 24–21; 5 plays, 57 yards, 0:44
Third Quarter
  • (10:34) MISS – Snoop Conner 2 yard rush, Luke Logan kick
    Ole Miss 31–21; 12 plays, 75 yards, 4:26
  • (5:39) SC – Kevin Harris 1 yard rush, Parker White kick
    Ole Miss 31–28; 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:50
  • (2:59) SC – Kevin Harris 44 yard rush, Parker White kick
    South Carolina 35–31; 2 plays, 76 yards, 0:55
  • (1:11) MISS – Jerrion Ealy 12 yard rush, Luke Logan kick
    Ole Miss 38–35; 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:48'
Fourth Quarter
  • (12:50) SC – Kevin Harris 12 yard rush, Parker White kick
    South Carolina 42–38; 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:21
  • (12:02) MISS – Elijah Moore 91 yard pass from Matt Corral, Luke Logan kick
    Ole Miss 45–42; 2 plays, 94 yards, 0:45
  • (6:09) MISS – Jerrion Ealy 5 yard rush, Luke Logan kick
    Ole Miss 52–42; 8 plays, 80 yards, 3:08
  • (3:40) MISS – Elijah Moore 25 yard pass from Matt Corral, Casey Griffith kick
    Ole Miss 59–42; 4 plays, 24 yards, 1:40
StatisticsSC MISS
First downs2731
Total yards548708
Passing yards230513
Rushing yards318195
Penalties4–536–45
Turnovers11
Time of possession29:1930:41
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
South CarolinaPassingCollin Hill17/28, 230 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
RushingKevin Harris25 carries, 243 yards, 5 TD
ReceivingShi Smith10 receptions, 117 yards, 1 TD
Ole MissPassingMatt Corral28/32, 513 yards, 4 TD
RushingJerrion Ealy17 carries, 84 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingElijah Moore13 receptions, 225 yards, 2 TD

Mississippi State

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Mississippi State Bulldogs (2–5) at Ole Miss Rebels (3–4)
Period 1 2 34Total
Bulldogs 0 14 01024
Rebels 14 7 01031

at Vaught–Hemingway StadiumOxford, MS

  • Date: Saturday, November 28, 2020
  • Game time: 3:00 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: fair • Temperature: 55 °F (13 °C)
  • Game attendance: 16,218
  • Referee: Matt Loeffler
  • TV announcers (SECN):
    Tom Hart (play-by-play)
    Jordan Rodgers (color)
    Cole Cubelic (sideline)
  • Pregame line: Ole Miss –9.5 • O/U: 70.5
Game information
First Quarter
  • (6:03) MISS – Dontario Drummond 48 yard pass from Matt Corral, Luke Logan kick
    Ole Miss 7–0; 5 plays, 54 yards, 1:53
  • (0:16) MISS – Snoop Conner 1 yard rush, Luke Logan kick
    Ole Miss 14–0; 5 plays, 16 yards, 1:59
Second Quarter
  • (13:37) MSST – Malik Heath 6 yard pass from Will Rogers, Brandon Ruiz kick
    Ole Miss 14–7; 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:39
  • (9:44) MISS – Braylon Sanders 81 yard pass from Matt Corral, Luke Logan kick
    Ole Miss 21–7; 3 plays, 73 yards, 1:07
  • (0:06) MSST – Malik Heath 11 yard pass from Will Rogers, Brandon Ruiz kick
    Ole Miss 21–14; 13 plays, 93 yards, 3:09
Third Quarter
  • No scoring plays
Fourth Quarter
  • (13:40) MISS – Luke Logan 26 yard kick
    Ole Miss 24–14; 13 plays, 58 yards, 4:46
  • (7:51) MSST – Austin Williams 7 yard pass from Will Rogers, Brandon Ruiz kick
    Ole Miss 24–21; 10 plays, 75 yards, 5:49
  • (4:48) MISS – Jerrion Ealy 8 yard rush, Luke Logan kick
    Ole Miss 31–21; 9 plays, 77 yards, 2:58
  • (2:08) MSST – Brandon Ruiz 25 yard kick
    Ole Miss 31–24; 12 plays, 68 yards, 2:40
StatisticsMSST MISS
First downs2324
Total yards479550
Passing yards440387
Rushing yards39163
Penalties5–4710–81
Turnovers10
Time of possession32:2727:33
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Mississippi StatePassingWill Rogers45/61, 440 yards, 3 TD
RushingWill Rogers4 carries, 26 yards
ReceivingJaden Walley9 receptions, 176 yards
Ole MissPassingMatt Corral24/36, 385 yards, 2 TD
RushingJerrion Ealy18 carries, 93 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingElijah Moore12 receptions, 139 yards

At LSU

Uniform Combination
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Ole Miss Rebels (4–5) at LSU Tigers (4–5)
Period 1 2 34Total
Rebels 7 14 131448
Tigers 10 24 61353

at Tiger StadiumBaton Rouge, LA

  • Date: Saturday, December 19, 2020
  • Game time: 2:30 p.m. CST
  • Game weather: cloudy • Temperature: 68 °F (20 °C)
  • Game attendance: 21,905
  • Referee: Jason Autrey
  • TV announcers (SECN):
    Taylor Zarzour (play-by-play)
    Matt Stinchcomb (color)
    Cole Cubelic (sideline)
  • Pregame line: Ole Miss –1 • O/U: 75
Game information
First Quarter
  • (11:18) MISS – Braylon Sanders 20 pass from Matt Corral, Luke Logan kick
    Ole Miss 7–0; 6 plays, 85 yards, 2:13
  • (5:35) LSU – Cade York 34 yard kick
    Ole Miss 7–3; 7 plays, 15 yards, 2:09
  • (5:26) LSU – Jay Ward 31 yard interception return, Cade York kick
    LSU 10–7
Second Quarter
  • (12:17) LSU – Max Johnson 1 yard rush, Cade York kick
    LSU 17–7; 9 plays, 86 yards, 3:33
  • (12:03) MISS – Jerrion Ealy 100 yard kickoff return, Luke Logan kick
    LSU 17–14
  • (4:50) LSU – Kayshon Boutte 32 pass from Max Johnson, Cade York kick
    LSU 24–14; 4 plays, 40 yards, 1:22
  • (3:07) MISS – Henry Parrish Jr. 1 yard rush, Luke Logan kick
    LSU 24–21; 6 plays, 61 yards, 1:33
  • (0:58) LSU – Kayshon Boutte 18 pass from Max Johnson, Cade York kick
    LSU 31–21; 9 plays, 755 yards, 2:09
  • (0:02) LSU – Cade York 34 yard kick
    LSU 34–21; 4 plays, 3 yards, 0:21
Third Quarter
  • (9:50) LSU – Cade York 23 yard kick
    LSU 37–21; 11 plays, 39 yards, 4:19
  • (8:11) MISS – Henry Parrish Jr. 10 yard rush, two-point conversion failed
    LSU 37–27; 5 plays, 65 yards, 1:39
  • (4:03) MISS – Dontario Drummond 5 yard pass from Matt Corral, Luke Logan kick
    LSU 37–34; 8 plays, 77 yards, 2:44
  • (2:16) LSU – Cade York 50 yard kick
    LSU 40–34; 6 plays, 48 yards, 1:45
Fourth Quarter
  • (14:53) MISS – Braylon Sanders 25 yard pass from Matt Corral, Luke Logan kick
    Ole Miss 41–40; 6 plays, 67 yards, 2:15
  • (8:43) MISS – Matt Corral 2 yard rush, Luke Logan kick
    Ole Miss 48–40; 11 plays, 80 yards, 3:52
  • (5:31) LSU – Max Johnson 1 yard rush, two-point conversion failed
    Ole Miss 48–46; 10 plays, 75 yards, 3:03
  • (1:34) LSU – Kayshon Boutte 45 yard pass from Max Johnson, Cade York kick
    LSU 53–48; 3 plays, 56 yards, 1:02
StatisticsMISS LSU
First downs2529
Total yards558593
Passing yards251435
Rushing yards307158
Penalties6-514-39
Turnovers61
Time of possession26:4533:15
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Ole MissPassingMatt Corral15/27, 251 yards, 3 TD, 5 INT
RushingMatt Corral17 carries, 158 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingBraylon Sanders4 receptions, 70 yards, 2 TD
LSUPassingMax Johnson27/51, 435 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT
RushingJosh Williams12 carries, 55 yards
ReceivingKayshon Boutte14 receptions, 308 yards, 3 TD

Vs. Indiana (Outback Bowl)

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Ole Miss Rebels (4–5) vs. No. 11 Indiana Hoosiers (6–1)
Period 1 2 34Total
Rebels 6 7 7626
No. 11 Hoosiers 3 0 31420

at Raymond James StadiumTampa, FL

  • Date: Saturday, January 2, 2021
  • Game time: 11:30 a.m. CST
  • Game weather: cloudy • Temperature: 78 °F (26 °C)
  • Game attendance: 11,025
  • Referee: Gary Patterson
  • TV announcers (ABC):
    Tom Hart (play-by-play)
    Jordan Rodgers (color)
    Cole Cubelic (sideline)
  • Pregame line: Indiana –7.5 • O/U: 67.5
Game information
First Quarter
  • (12:56) MISS – Luke Logan 26 yard kick
    Ole Miss 3–0; 7 plays, 57 yards, 2:04
  • (2:47) IND – Charles Campbell 50 yard kick
    Tied 3–3; 11 plays, 49 yards, 6:07
  • (0:23) MISS – Luke Logan 24 yard kick
    Ole Miss 6–3; 13 plays, 68 yards, 2:24
Second Quarter
  • (7:17) MISS – Casey Kelly 5 yard pass from Matt Corral, Luke Logan kick
    Ole Miss 13–3; 18 plays, 76 yards, 6:00
Third Quarter
  • (12:53) IND – Charles Campbell 53 yard kick
    Ole Miss 13–6; 8 plays, 40 yards, 2:07
  • (9:20) MISS – Snoop Conner 4 yard rush, Luke Logan kick
    Ole Miss 20–6; 12 plays, 87 yards, 3:33
Fourth Quarter
  • (14:56) IND – Stevie Scott III 3 yard rush, Charles Campbell kick
    Ole Miss 20–13; 15 plays, 80 yards, 6:45
  • (5:58) IND – Stevie Scott III 2 yard rush, Charles Campbell kick
    Tied 20–20; 12 plays, 80 yards, 5:40
  • (4:12) MISS – Dontario Drummond 3 yard pass from Matt Corral, PAT missed
    Ole Miss 26–20; 6 plays, 63 yards, 1:46
StatisticsMISS IND
First downs2726
Total yards493369
Passing yards346201
Rushing yards147168
Penalties8-795-50
Turnovers02
Time of possession24:1935:41
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Ole MissPassingMatt Corral30/44, 342 yards, 2 TD
RushingHenry Parrish Jr.17 carries, 63 yards
ReceivingDontario Drummond6 receptions, 110 yards, 1 TD
IndianaPassingJack Tuttle26/45, 201 yards, 1 INT
RushingStevie Scott III19 carries, 99 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingWhop Philyor18 receptions, 81 yards

Coaching staff

Coach Title Year at Ole Miss Previous job
Lane Kiffin Head Coach 1st Florida Atlantic
Jeff Lebby OC/QB 1st UCF (OC/QB)
D. J. Durkin Co-DC/LB 1st Atlanta Falcons (consultant)
Chris Partridge Co-DC/S 1st Michigan (S/STC)
Deke Adams DL 1st Mississippi State (DL)
Terrell Buckley CB 1st Mississippi State (CB)
Randy Clements OL/RGC 1st Florida State (OL)
Joe Jon Finley TE/PGC 1st Texas A&M (TE)
Blake Gideon STC 1st Houston (STC)
Derrick Nix WR 13th Atlanta Falcons (OA)
Kevin Smith RB 1st Florida Atlantic (RB)

Players drafted into the NFL

Round Pick Player Position NFL Club
234Elijah MooreWRNew York Jets
4142Royce NewmanOGGreen Bay Packers

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