WATCH: Jaxson Dart Starts Ole Miss' Season With Impressive Rushing Touchdown

The Ole Miss Rebels got off to a fast start on Saturday night against the Furman Paladins.

Ole Miss Rebels quarterback Jaxson Dart runs to the end zone in Saturday's game against the Furman Paladins. / Carleigh Harbin | Ole Miss On SI

OXFORD -- It didn't take long for the No. 6 Ole Miss Rebels to find the end zone on Saturday night, and it was thanks to the legs of quarterback Jaxson Dart.

Dart and the Rebels worked methodically down the field on their opening drive both through the air and on the ground, but it was a pass play turned run that led to the first score of the ballgame. On third down from the Furman Paladins 15-yard line, Dart dropped back to pass, but the opposing defense failed to take his mobility into account.

The quarterback scrambled to his left and had wide open pastures in front of him for a score. You can view the play below.

First touchdown of the SZN goes to QB1 🎯@JaxsonDart | #HottyToddy pic.twitter.com/MeJxmgvHfi

— Ole Miss Football (@OleMissFB) August 31, 2024

This touchdown and a successful PAT put Ole Miss up 7-0 with just under 12 minutes to play in the first quarter. Dart is also currently 3-for-3 through the air for a total of 54 yards.

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