Ole Miss rolls over Vanderbilt in 41-3 rout
Ole Miss came into their second game of the year against Vanderbilt as a 20-point favorite, and they beat the spread. The Rebels dominated the Commodores at LP Field, the Tennessee Titans’ stadium. Ole Miss quarterback Bo Wallace led the way in the dominant win with 320 yards passing and one touchdown.
Ole Miss got off to a quick start on their opening drive when running back Jaylen Walton ran through traffic, then broke through three tackles and tripped and lunged his way into the end zone on a 20-yard rushing touchdown to give the Rebels a 7-0 lead.
After two field goals, Ole Miss attacked again with another touchdown with just under five minutes left in the first half after a 20-yard touchdown pass from Bo Wallace to receiver Cody Core, who finished with 85 yards and one touchdown.
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This gave the Rebels a 20-0 lead at halftime.
Vanderbilt started the second half on a bad note when quarterback Stephen Rivers threw an interception to defensive back Cliff Coleman, who took it to the house extending Ole Miss’ lead to 27-0.
Ole Miss concluded the third quarter with rushing touchdowns from running backs I’Tavious Mathers and DeVante Kincade leading to a 41-0 lead going into the fourth quarter, leading in the garbage time athletes.
Vanderbilt tried to salvage some pride when they converted on a 26-yard field goal with just over 10 minutes left in the “contest” but it was all over after that.
Ole Miss, ranked 15th, opened up last week against Boise State and took care of them 35-13 despite three interceptions from Wallace. Wallace threw just one interception in Saturday’s win, which was the Rebels’ first consecutive win against Vanderbilt since 2004.
Vanderbilt embarrassed themselves for the second straight week. After losing 31-7 at home to Temple last week, Vanderbilt showed similar colors as they were dominated up and down the field by Ole Miss. The Commodores are coming off two straight 9-4 seasons under former head coach James Franklin who is now at Penn State, but their season is not looking that fortunate so far this year. The anchor is down, but it’s on top of themselves.
Ole Miss looks to make their case in the SEC West this season, they haven’t won the SEC since 1963. Led by senior quarterback Bo Wallace as well as a defense that includes sophomore superstar Robert Nkemdiche.
Ole Miss will host Louisiana-Lafayette next week at home.