No. 4 Ole Miss got absolutely rocked, falling 52-28 to No. 21 Florida, completely squandering any momentum from their revenge victory over Lane Kiffin and LSU last weekend. This wasn’t just a loss, it was a full-on upset, largely thanks to Rebels quarterback Trinidad Chambliss turning the ball over twice, while Gators running back Jadan Baugh went off for three touchdowns.
Baugh Goes Wild as Florida Builds an Early Lead
The Gators came out swinging, grabbing an early lead when Jadan Baugh blasted in a touchdown run right on the game’s opening drive. And Florida’s defense? They backed that up immediately, shutting down Ole Miss’s first offensive series with a huge lost fumble on fourth-and-1. Baugh kept the pressure on, adding his second touchdown run in the second quarter, helping Florida push their lead. This dude is on fire, already scoring multiple touchdowns in all four of Florida’s games this season. Quarterback Aaron Philo had a solid day too, going 16 for 23 with 196 yards and a touchdown, without a single interception. Plus, Duke Clark piled up 125 rushing yards and a score, helping Florida put up a massive 302 rushing yards against Ole Miss. This Florida team is legit, now rocking a 4-0 start for the first time since 2019.
The Rebels Briefly Threaten, But Turnovers Haunt Them
Ole Miss tried to claw their way back, nailing a 35-yard field goal in the second quarter to make it a one-score game for a moment. They even ended the first half with another field goal before their defense forced a crucial three-and-out. Chambliss himself sparked a rally, opening the third quarter by running in a touchdown, getting his team within three points of tying the game! That kicked off a wild, high-scoring stretch where both teams just kept trading touchdown drives, back-to-back. Ole Miss wideout Deuce Alexander was making plays, snagging 7 catches for 134 yards and a touchdown, and Chambliss himself threw for 298 yards and a score, plus added 44 rushing yards and two touchdowns on the ground. But just when it felt like they might turn the tide, that high-scoring run ended when Chambliss lost a costly fumble. Florida pounced, capitalizing with another touchdown to extend their lead, and from there, it felt over. Baugh ran in his third score of the day late in the fourth, and DJ Coleman put the final nail in the coffin, picking off Chambliss to seal the win. Ole Miss’s defense just couldn’t hold up, giving up a staggering 498 total yards. Ouch.
This loss is gonna sting. Ole Miss, ranked No. 4, is primed to take a big hit in next week’s rankings. They’ve gotta regroup fast before facing Vanderbilt this Saturday. Florida, on the other hand, is riding high, expecting a nice bump in the polls before they face another tough opponent in No. 19 Missouri. What a statement win for the Gators!
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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