Ole Miss Dominates Tulane 41-10 in Season Opener
Ole Miss overwhelmed Tulane 41-10 in Week 1 of the 2025 season, with the Rebels' defense controlling the game from start to finish. Ole Miss scored 14 points in the first quarter and never looked back, ultimately covering the 17.5-point spread.
Austin Simmons led Ole Miss's passing attack with 64 yards, while Kewan Lacy rushed for 87 yards. The Rebels' defense forced turnovers early, including an interception by J. Braxton in the first quarter off Tulane QB J. Retzlaff that set up Ole Miss scoring opportunities.
Tulane managed only a field goal in the second quarter and a touchdown in the fourth, with receiver Tre Shackelford leading the Green Wave with 9 receptions. The game stayed lopsided throughout, with Ole Miss scoring in every quarter. The final score of 41-10 fell under the over-under of 57.5 points.
AI-generated recap · Aug 22, 2026
| Team | 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tulane | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 10 |
 Ole Miss | 14 | 3 | 10 | 14 | 41 |
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| Statistic | Tulane | Ole Miss |
|---|---|---|
| Passing | 20-37 | 27-34 |
| Pass Yards | 306 | 346 |
| Rush Yards | 115 | 151 |
| Total Yards | 421 | 497 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| 3rd Down | 5-13 | 3-10 |
| Penalties | 3-38 | 1-5 |
| Possession | 31:01 | 28:59 |
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