Ole Miss Holds Off Florida Rally in High-Scoring Affair
Ole Miss defeated Florida 34-24 on Saturday in a competitive matchup that saw the Rebels pull away late. The game featured significant momentum swings, with 34 lead changes throughout the contest.
Florida struck first with a touchdown in the opening quarter, but Ole Miss responded with a 10-point first half that gave them a 20-14 advantage at the break. The Rebels' offense was led by quarterback Trinidad Chambliss, who completed 301 passing yards and 8 receptions.
The second half proved decisive. Ole Miss extended their lead in the third quarter when running back K. Lacy rushed for 59 yards to the Florida 1-yard line on a standout drive. Florida's defense forced critical turnovers on downs in the third and fourth quarters, but the Gators couldn't generate enough offensive momentum to overcome the deficit.
Ole Miss added 14 fourth-quarter points to secure the win. Florida's Jadan Baugh led the Gators' ground game with 61 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to complete the comeback. The final score of 34-24 surpassed the over-under of 53.5 points, while Florida covered the 10.5-point spread.
AI-generated recap · Jul 28, 2026
| Team | 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 24 | |
| 10 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 34 |
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| Statistic | Florida | Ole Miss |
|---|---|---|
| Passing | 16-32 | 26-35 |
| Pass Yards | 218 | 301 |
| Rush Yards | 108 | 237 |
| Total Yards | 326 | 538 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| 3rd Down | 6-13 | 6-16 |
| Penalties | 5-35 | 4-32 |
| Possession | 22:03 | 37:57 |
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