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Ole Miss football crushes South Carolina: Final score, highlights from Week 6 game

sam hutchens, mississippi clarion ledger
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COLUMBIA, S.C. − Ole Miss football coach Lane Kiffin said he was not going to overreact to his team's upset home loss to Kentucky. Saturday showed why.

The No. 12 Rebels beat South Carolina 27-3 today at Williams-Brice Stadium.

Ole Miss (5-1, 1-1 SEC) got a big performance from its defense. The Gamecocks (3-2, 1-2) could not sustain drive against the Rebels' defense that struggled last week. The Rebels held South Carolina to 1-for-4 on fourth downs. Because of Ole Miss' strong rushing attack on the goal line, Rebels' quarterback Jaxson Dart didn't pass for a touchdown. He had a strong day between the hashes, though, throwing for 285 yards.

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Ole Miss vs South Carolina score updates

Final: Ole Miss 27, South Carolina 3

Ole Miss defense setting up Rebels to cruise (3:47, 4Q)

Ole Miss' defense has been stifling int he second half. The Gamecocks are 1-for-4 on fourth down and have turned the ball over on each of their last two possesions.

With four minutes remaining, South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers has thrown for 162 yards, no touchdowns and an interception.

Fourth quarter

Ole Miss 27, South Carolina 3: Caden Davis 44-yard field goal (1:58, 3Q)

Juice Wells' long catch turns into big South Carolina play (8:15, 3Q)

It looked like Ole Miss receiver Juice Wells was poised for a highlight he would relish. Wells, a South Carolina transfer, caught a slant from quarterback Jaxson Dart and turned on his burners. He ran 59 yards but was shoved out at the 1-yard line and lost possession of the ball. He fumbled it out of the end zone, resulting in a touchback and South Carolina taking possession.

Third quarter

Halftime

Ole Miss 24, South Carolina 3: Pegues 1-yard touchdown rush (0:32, 2Q)

Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart has yet to record a touchdown, but he's done a great job of positioning the Rebels offense to score. Dart is 12-for-18 for 206 yards in the first half. JJ Pegues punches it in from the 1-yard line for the Rebels' third rushing score.

Ole Miss 17, South Carolina 3: Davis 24-yard field goal (7:16, 2Q)

Jaxson Dart found Tre Harris for a 57-yard completion down the right sideline to set up the Rebels for a short field goal.

Ole Miss 14, South Carolina 3: Herrera 40-yard field goal (10:08, 2Q)

South Carolina gets on the board after a five-play, 25-yard drive.

Walter Nolen comes up big again (13:46, 2Q)

Star Ole Miss defensive tackle Walter Nolen has made his presence felt. After recovering a fumble earlier in the game, Nolen blew up South Carolina's 4th-and-3 play from the Ole Miss 30. He hounded after quarterback LaNorris Sellers, who was running to escape the pocket, and sacked him for a 10-yard loss.

Second quarter

Ole Miss 14, South Carolina 0: JJ Pegues 1-yard touchdown run (5:57, 1Q)

The big man does it again. Defensive lineman JJ Pegues made the most of his goal line carry by fighting through contact to get the ball over the line. It came after Henry Parrish was stuffed on first down.

Ole Miss recovers Robby Ashford fumble, has momentum early (9:04, 1Q)

The Rebels would be hard-pressed to dream up a better start. Although LaNorris Sellers started the game at quarterback for the Gamecocks, backup Robby Ashford came into the game for one snap. It went poorly. He rushed up the middle but the ball slipped out of his hands. Ole Miss defensive tackle Walter Nolen jumped on it to give Ole Miss another possession.

Ole Miss 7, South Carolina 0: Parrish 3-yard touchdown run (10:36, 1Q)

Ole Miss running back Henry Parrish entered the game questionable but has looked sharp early on. He gives Ole Miss the early lead with some power rushing.

Rebels stop South Carolina fake punt (10:54, 1Q)

The first bold move didn't work out. South Carolina attempted a fake punt on 4th-and-1 from its 36-yard line. The Gamecocks tried a direct snap dive play but it was shut down for no gain.

First quarter

Ole Miss running back Henry Parrish warms up

The leader of Ole Miss' backfield this season is warming up. Parrish, listed as a game-time decision, is dressed for the game. He appears to be moving around without visible impairment. Parrish has 489 yards and eight touchdowns on 70 carries this season.

South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers, Rocket Sanders warming up

Two key South Carolina players are warming up on the field before the game. Details here.

Ole Miss vs South Carolina time today

  • Date: Saturday, Oct. 5

  • Time: 2:30 p.m. CT

  • Location: Williams-Brice Stadium, Columbia, South Carolina

What channel is Ole Miss vs South Carolina game on today?

Ole Miss vs. South Carolina will be broadcast nationally on ESPN. Dave Pasch and Dusty Dvoracek will broadcast the game from the booth at Williams-Brice Stadium, with Taylor McGregor reporting from the sidelines. You can stream the game through Fubo, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.

Ole Miss vs South Carolina history

  • Series record: Ole Miss leads, 9-8

  • Ole Miss' last win: 2020 (59-42)

  • South Carolina's last win: 2018 (48-44)

Ole Miss vs South Carolina predictions

Ole Miss 28, South Carolina 24: The Rebels aren't the perfect team that they operated as in the first four games of the season. While last week was a reality check, it also felt like Ole Miss' floor. Look for Dart to play better against the Gamecocks, especially on third down where Ole Miss converted just 10% of opportunities last week.

Full game predictions here.

Ole Miss vs South Carolina betting odds

Game lines and odds from BetMGM as of Saturday:

  • Spread: Ole Miss (-8.5)

  • Over/under: 53.5

  • Moneyline: Ole Miss (-300), South Carolina (+250)

Ole Miss vs South Carolina injury updates

South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers is probable. Full updates here.

Ole Miss vs South Carolina weather update

The forecast in Columbia at kickoff is 82 degrees and partly cloudy.

Ole Miss football 2024 schedule

  • Aug. 31: Ole Miss 76, Furman 0

  • Sept. 7: Ole Miss 52, Middle Tennessee 3

  • Sept. 14: Ole Miss 40, Wake Forest 6

  • Sept. 21: Ole Miss 52, Georgia Southern 13

  • Sept. 28: Kentucky 20, Ole Miss 17

  • 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

South Carolina football 2024 schedule

  • Aug. 31: South Carolina 23, Old Dominion 19

  • Sept. 7: South Carolina 31, Kentucky 6

  • Sept. 14: South Carolina 33, LSU 36

  • Sept. 21: South Carolina 50, Akron 7

  • Oct. 5: vs. Ole Miss

  • Oct. 12: at Alabama

  • Oct. 19: at Oklahoma

  • Nov. 2: vs. Texas A&M

  • Nov. 9: at Vanderbilt

  • Nov. 16: vs. Missouri

  • Nov. 23: vs. Wofford

  • Nov. 30: at Clemson

Ole Miss football news

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Sam Hutchens covers Ole Miss for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at Shutchens@gannett.com or reach him on X at @Sam_Hutchens_

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