In-Game Updates: Ole Miss Football Faces Road Test at Arkansas

The Ole Miss Rebels are attempting to gain just their third win in Fayetteville all-time on Saturday.

Ole Miss' powder blue helmet in Fayetteville on Saturday. / Ole Miss Athletics

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The No. 19 Ole Miss Rebels and Arkansas Razorbacks are set to do battle in a key SEC showdown on Saturday in an 11 a.m. CT kickoff in Fayetteville, a place where Ole Miss has only won twice all-time.

The Rebels (6-2, 2-2 SEC) need a win on Saturday to keep their College Football Playoff hopes alive and set up a massive game next week at home against the Georgia Bulldogs. As mentioned above, however, Fayetteville has not been kind to Ole Miss historically, so can it overcome that adversity and head back to Mississippi with a win?

There has been plenty of analysis leading up to this game, but now, it's time to put the ball down and put this Rebels team to the test once again in conference play. Follow along below for in-game updates from the contest between Ole Miss and Arkansas.

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PREGAME

Ole Miss is donning one of its best road uniform combinations on Saturday: powder blue helmets, white jerseys with powder and red accents, and white pants. That combo was revealed to be the uniform choice on Thursday, but the Rebels also released an on-field look of the threads on Saturday morning in a post you can view below.

Today's Uniforms 👀#BeatArkansas | #HottyToddy pic.twitter.com/bt439ooBg6

— Ole Miss Football (@OleMissFB) November 2, 2024

From an injury perspective, Ole Miss has five players listed as "out" for Saturday's game against Arkansas, and wide receiver Tre Harris is listed as a game time decision. Harris also had that designation last week when the Rebels faced Oklahoma in Oxford, and he did not suit up or see the field in that 26-14 win.

According to ESPN, Tre Harris is going to "give this a go" and play today.

FIRST QUARTER

Arkansas won the toss and elected to receive to start the game.

1Q | 12:10 -- The Hogs get one first down on that possession, but a holding call and a sack derail the drive. Ole Miss takes over on offense.

1Q | 7:43 -- Ole Miss had a touchdown reception taken away due to offensive pass interference called on Juice Wells, but they end up at the goal line on fourth and goal. Ulysses Bentley was stuffed on that play, and it's a turnover on downs.

1Q | 6:56 -- The first points of the day come from the Rebel defense. Ole Miss sacks Taylen Green and forces a fumble that is recovered in the end zone. Ole Miss 7, Arkansas 0

1Q | 3:19 -- Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green was taken out with an injury, and the Hogs are held to a field goal. Ole Miss 7, Arkansas 3

END 1Q: Ole Miss 7, Arkansas 3

SECOND QUARTER

2Q | 14:28 -- Jaxson Dart connects with tight end Dae'Quan Wright for a four-yard passing touchdown, and the Rebels extend their lead. Ole Miss 14, Arkansas 3

2Q | 12:18 -- A sack and a TFL derail Arkansas' possession, and Ole Miss takes over with good field position.

2Q | 12:10 -- And on the first play from scrimmage, Jaxson Dart finds Jordan Watkins for a 62-yard touchdown pass. Ole Miss 21, Arkansas 3

2Q | 10:07 -- There go Dart and Watkins again, this time for a 66-yard score. Ole Miss 28, Arkansas 3

2Q | 5:50 -- Arkansas finally puts a touchdown on the board with a rushing score near the goal line. Ole Miss 28, Arkansas 10

2Q | 3:30 -- Ole Miss is forced to punt for the first time today, and it's a touchback.

2Q | 1:18 -- Arkansas attempts a 45-yard field goal, one that is no-good. The Rebels take back over on offense.

2Q | 0:05 -- Dart and Watkins connect for their third score of the day after running back Henry Parrish is injured on the play prior and leaves the field. Ole Miss 35, Arkansas 10

HALF: Ole Miss 35, Arkansas 10

THIRD QUARTER

3Q | 12:00 -- Dart and Jordan Watkins connect for their fourth touchdown of the day, tying the school record set by Tre Harris in receiving touchdowns last season. Ole Miss 42, Arkansas 10

3Q | 9:49 -- Taylen Green is no longer in at quarterback for Arkansas, and Malachi Singleton orchestrates a drive that ends in a rushing score by him. Ole Miss 42, Arkansas 17

3Q | 6:59 -- JJ Pegues puts up a one-yard rushing touchdown to respond to the Razorbacks' score. Ole Miss 49, Arkansas 17

3Q | 4:48 -- Jordan Watkins now solely holds the school record for receiving touchdowns (5) after a 62-yarder. Ole Miss 56, Arkansas 17

Arkansas added a rushing touchdown late in the third quarter to cut into Ole Miss' lead.

END 3Q: Ole Miss 56, Arkansas 24

FOURTH QUARTER

4Q | 6:47 -- Austin Simmons is now in at quarterback for Ole Miss, and he finds Dae'Quan Wright for a 12-yard touchdown. Ole Miss 63, Arkansas 24

4Q | 3:14 -- With backups in on both sides of the football, Arkansas gets another score on the board. Ole Miss 63, Arkansas 31

FINAL: Ole Miss 63, Arkansas 31