Ole Miss running back Kewan Lacy
Ninth-ranked Ole Miss took advantage of almost two weeks of preparation for Vanderbilt to rout the Commodores 52-17 Saturday in Nashville. It was the perfect bounce-back game for a team that sort of lost itself after losing a 52-28 decision to the Florida Gators two weeks ago.
The victory improved the Rebels to 4-1 overall and to 2-1 inside the SEC. Vanderbilt dropped to 3-3 and to 0-3 in conference play.
The Rebels wasted no time in setting the tone and dictating the pace of the game, as they led 42-3 at halftime. A 28-point second quarter allowed Ole Miss to build such a huge lead at the half.
Vanderbilt outscored Ole Miss 17-10 over the final two quarters but the outcome had long sonce been decided.
Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss completed 20-of-30 passes for 213 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. Chambliss also carried the football four times for five yards and a score. Meanwhile, Vanderbilt quarterback Jared Curtis completed 19-of-32 passes for 222 yards and TD and two interceptions.
In his first game back since injuring his shoulder, Ole Miss running back Kewan Lacy ran the ball seven times for 39 yards and a score, averaging almost six yards per touch. Wide receiver Deuce Alexander paced Ole Miss in receiving with five catches for 74 yards and a touchdown.
Much more game coverage coming tonight on OleMiss365.com