Texas A&M Aggies vs. Ole Miss: Rebels' Offensive Players to Watch

The reigning SEC rushing leader headlines Ole Miss' offensive returners, but together, he and rising junior Jaxson Dart make up what is set to be a scary offensive front for the Rebels when the Aggies come to town in Week 10.

Winning any SEC game on the road isn't a walk in the park of any kind. 

It takes effort and continuous focus to perform at a high level without the crowd's support — and the Texas A&M Aggies are more than capable of accomplishing that, though this year, that hasn't exactly reflected in their visiting performances.

When they take the field in Oxford for Week 10, they'll be looking to change that, though facing the Ole Miss Rebels doesn't make that task easy.

The Rebels are fighting for a spot in the CFP, and while that will likely come down to how they fare against Alabama, the Aggies still stand in their way. And if they're able to get things going on both sides of the ball, Ole Miss could be in for an uncomfortably close match. They'll need to get things going first, though. 

So, ahead of the Aggies' Week 10 matchup against the Rebels, here are three Ole Miss offensive playmakers for their defense to watch for throughout the game: 

Ole Miss Rebels running back Quinshon Judkins breaks through a gap against the Texas A&M Aggies on Oct. 29, 2022 / USA TODAY Sports

QB Jaxson Dart

Dart was among the top quarterbacks in the conference last season, throwing for over 2,500 yards and 20 touchdowns. The Rebels didn't finish exactly where they had hoped, but Dart was certainly a bright spot during his first season with Ole Miss. This season, that's only continued. Through eight games, the junior has thrown for 2,080 yards, 14 touchdowns and only four interceptions, putting him in prime position to surpass all of his numbers from last season. If he can find his favorite targets early on, the momentum could very quickly favor Ole Miss en route to a home victory.

RB Quinshon Judkins

Judkins earned high praise from his quarterback last season, being called "the best running back in college football." Taking into account the SEC bias, that wouldn't be too hard to believe. As a true freshman, Judkins led the conference in rushing yards and proved week in and week out why he was a force to be reckoned with. In the Rebels' eight games, Judkins has tallied 691 rushing yards and nine touchdowns — averaging just over one score a game — which bodes will for his performance against the Aggies. His production has been down compared to last season, but that doesn't make him any less dangerous in the backfield.

WR Jordan Watkins

Watkins didn't have the most outstanding season for the Rebels last year, but that was largely due to there being two primary receivers above him in the pecking order. The Rebels — like many other programs — underwent a receiver turnover this offseason, leaving Watkins surrounded by new transfers to round out Ole Miss' receiving corps, and he's taken full advantage as an experienced returner. Through eight games, Watkins has already surpassed his yards and receptions totals from a year ago, and could be primed for a breakout game against the Aggies if he and Dart can connect early.