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Ole Miss’ upset win over Georgia has been a long time coming
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Ole Miss’ upset win over Georgia has been a long time coming

November 9, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin reacts late in the game during the second half against the Georgia Bulldogs at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory credits: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

November 9, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin reacts late in the game during the second half against the Georgia Bulldogs at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory credits: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

The Ole Miss Rebels dominated the Georgia Bulldogs 28-10 in a huge home victory to keep Ole Miss’ College Football Playoff hopes alive. Ole Miss forced three Georgia turnovers and shut down the Georgia offense after the Bulldogs scored an opening drive touchdown.

Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin deserves credit for rebuilding the Rebels after Georgia embarrassed Ole Miss 52-17 in Athens a year ago.

“A year ago we lost by like 30 to these guys,” Kiffin told ESPN reporter Molly McGrath after Ole Miss’ 28-10 win. “We made a decision, we have to recruit in a different way. We have to go shopping. We planned this game for a year and planned the entire offseason.”

What has changed since 2023? Ole Miss improved its defensive line while maintaining a strong offense. The rebels bullied Georgia in the trenches. Ole Miss defeated Georgia 134 to 59. The Rebels unleashed their elite pass rush on Georgia quarterback Carson Beck, who picked up five sacks.

Georgia also deserves some criticism. The Bulldogs’ offense has been inconsistent this season. Dropped passes, interceptions and an inefficient rushing attack have plagued the Dawgs’ offense all season.

This article originally appeared on Bulldogs Wire: Ole Miss’ win over Georgia has been a long time coming