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Ole Miss football vs Middle Tennessee: Final score, highlights from Week 2 game

sam hutchens, mississippi clarion ledger
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Ole Miss football made quick work of Conference USA opponent Middle Tennessee at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on Saturday.

The No. 6 Rebels (2-0) were set on establishing a strong rushing attack against the Blue Raiders (1-1). Ole Miss did just that, rushing for 206 yards.

Senior quarterback Jaxon Dart set an SEC record for consecutive completions to start the game.

Ole Miss vs Middle Tennessee score updates:

Final: Ole Miss 52, Middle Tennessee 3

Ole Miss 52, Middle Tennessee 3: Wells 18-yard receiving TD (4Q, 9:44)

Juice Wells ensures the final stat sheet isn't so one-sided. He caught the first receiving score of the day on a Jaxon Dart throw.

Fourth quarter

Ole Miss 45, Middle Tennessee 3: Parrish 1-yard rush TD (3Q, 3:10 left)

Ole Miss 38, Middle Tennessee 3: Jones 9-yard rush TD (3Q, 6:00)

Third quarter

Halftime: Ole Miss 31, Middle Tennessee 3

The Rebels are halfway through a thorough domination. Quarterback Jaxon Dart has completed all 15 of his passing attempts. The Rebels have not punted or allowed a touchdown.

Ole Miss 31, Middle Tennessee 3: Rankin 32-yard FG (2Q, 0:15)

The Blue Raiders become the first team to score on Ole Miss through one and a half games. MTSU kicker Zeke Rankin hit a 32-yard field goal to finish a 61-yard drive with 18 seconds left in the second quarter.

Ole Miss 31, Middle Tennessee 0: Parrish 3-yard rush TD (2Q, 3:07)

Henry Parrish runs for three yards with 3:07 left in the second quarter to record his third rushing touchdown of the first half. He is averaging 10.2 yards per carry. The Rebels are up to 129 rushing yards.

Ole Miss 24, Middle Tennessee 0: Dart 3-yard rush TD(2Q, 10:53)

Dart scrambled up the middle of the field for a three-yard touchdown run. Ole Miss' offensive line is dominating. Dart is the latest to take advantage of the consistent push being generated up front.

Second quarter

Ole Miss 17, Middle Tennessee 0: Parrish 11-yard rush TD (1Q, 2:10)

Ole Miss 10, Middle Tennessee 0: Parrish 11-yard rush TD (8:22 1Q)

Lane Kiffin said his team would be intentional about running the ball. It's been effective. Parrish has had huge gaps to run through in the first quarter. His latest jaunt was an 11-yard touchdown run around the right edge.

Ole Miss 3, Middle Tennessee 0: Davis 33-yard FG (1Q, 11:30)

Senior running back Henry Parrish Jr. got the start and made the most of it. He racked up 51 yards on four carries on the game's opening drive. Caden Davis boots a 33-yard field goal to take the lead.

First quarter

Ole Miss vs Middle Tennessee time today

  • Date: Sept. 7

  • Time: 3:15 p.m. CT

  • Location: Vaught-Hemingway Stadium

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Ole Miss vs Middle Tennessee history

  • Series record: Ole Miss leads, 1-0.

  • Ole Miss' last win: 2001 (4-2)

  • Middle Tennessee's last win: N/A

Ole Miss vs Middle Tennessee predictions

The Clarion Ledger's prediction for Ole Miss' season opener against Middle Tennessee can be found here.

Ole Miss vs Middle Tennessee betting odds

Game lines and odds from Bet MGM as of Saturday:

  • Spread: Ole Miss -41.5

  • Over/Under: 63.5

Ole Miss vs Middle Tennessee injury updates

Ole Miss receiver Juice Wells is out and receiver Jordan Watkins is questionable. Rebels lineman Jeremy James is also out.

Ole Miss vs Middle Tennessee weather update

Accuweather projects a high of 81 degrees on Saturday, with a 2% chance of precipitation.

Ole Miss football 2024 schedule

  • Aug. 31: vs. Furman (76-0 W)

  • Sept. 7: vs. Middle Tennessee

  • Sept. 14: at Wake Forest

  • Sept. 21: vs. Georgia Southern

  • Sept. 28: vs. Kentucky

  • Oct. 5: at South Carolina

  • Oct. 12: at LSU

  • Oct. 26: vs. Oklahoma

  • Nov. 2: at Arkansas

  • Nov. 9: vs. Georgia

  • Nov. 23: at Florida

  • Nov. 29: vs. Mississippi State

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Middle Tennessee football 2024 schedule

  • Aug. 31: vs. Tennessee Tech (32-25 W)

  • Sept. 7: at Ole Miss

  • Sept. 14: vs. Western Kentucky

  • Sept. 21: vs. Duke

  • Sept. 28: at Memphis

  • Oct. 10 (Thursday): at Louisiana Tech

  • Oct. 15 (Tuesday): vs Kennesaw State

  • Oct. 23: at Jacksonville State

  • Nov. 2: at UTEP

  • Nov. 9: vs Liberty

  • Nov. 23: vs New Mexico State

  • Nov. 30: at FIU

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