DART TO WATKINS: Ole Miss Extends Lead vs. Arkansas With 2 TD Passes

Ole Miss Rebels quarterback Jaxson Dart and wide receiver Jordan Watkins have extended the lead over Arkansas.

Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart / Ole Miss Athletics

The No. 19 Ole Miss Rebels had opened up a 14-3 lead over the Arkansas Razorbacks in the first half on Saturday, but some stout defense and quick-hitting offense extended that lead rather quickly.

It was in the second quarter that Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart connected down the sideline with wide receiver Jordan Watkins for a 62-yard score. That was the first play from scrimmage after an Arkansas possession that resulted in negative yardage.

You can view the touchdown pass below.

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The Ole Miss defense then forced another stop, and Dart connected again with Watkins on the next possession down the opposite sideline for a 66-yard touchdown pass. You can view the second score below.

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Ole Miss' other scores before these two came from quarterback Jaxson Dart connecting with tight end Dae'Quan Wright from four yards out and a fumble recovery in the end zone by the defense for a touchdown.

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