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2021 Ole Miss Rebels football team

2021 Ole Miss Rebels football
Southeastern Conference
Western Division
No. 11
No. 11
10–3 (6–2 SEC)
Lane Kiffin (2nd season)
Jeff Lebby (2nd season)
Veer and shoot
D. J. Durkin (2nd season)Chris Partridge (2nd season)
4–3
Vaught–Hemingway Stadium

The 2021 Ole Miss Rebels football team represented the University of Mississippi in the 2021 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Rebels played their home games at Vaught–Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi, and competed in the Western Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). They were led by second-year head coach Lane Kiffin. This was the first season in program history that the team finished the regular season with 10 wins.

In the preseason media poll, Ole Miss was predicted to finish 4th in the West Division.

DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
September 67:00 p.m.vs. Louisville*Mercedes-Benz StadiumAtlanta, GA (Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game)ESPNW 43–2430,709
September 116:30 p.m.No. 17 (FCS) Austin Peay*No. 20Vaught–Hemingway StadiumOxford, MSESPN+/SECN+W 54–1747,848
September 188:45 p.m.Tulane*No. 17Vaught–Hemingway StadiumOxford, MS (rivalry)ESPN2W 61–2154,198
October 22:30 p.m.at No. 1 AlabamaNo. 12Bryant–Denny StadiumTuscaloosa, AL (rivalry / SEC Nation)CBSL 21–42100,077
October 911:00 a.m.No. 13 ArkansasNo. 17Vaught–Hemingway StadiumOxford, MS (rivalry)ESPNW 52–5160,256
October 166:30 p.m.at TennesseeNo. 13Neyland StadiumKnoxville, TN (rivalry)SECNW 31–26102,455
October 232:30 p.m.LSUNo. 12Vaught–Hemingway Stadium (Magnolia Bowl / SEC Nation)CBSW 31–1764,523
October 306:00 p.m.at No. 18 AuburnNo. 10Jordan–Hare StadiumAuburn, AL (rivalry)ESPNL 20–3187,451
November 611:00 a.m.Liberty*No. 16Vaught–Hemingway StadiumOxford, MSSECNW 27–1453,235
November 136:00 p.m.No. 11 Texas A&MNo. 15Vaught–Hemingway StadiumOxford, MS (College GameDay)ESPNW 29–1964,425
November 206:30 p.m.VanderbiltNo. 12Vaught–Hemingway StadiumOxford, MS (rivalry)SECNW 31–1750,819
November 256:30 p.m.at Mississippi StateNo. 9Davis Wade StadiumStarkville, MS (Egg Bowl)ESPNW 31–2155,601
January 1, 20227:45 p.m.vs. No. 7 Baylor*No. 8Caesars SuperdomeNew Orleans, LA (Sugar Bowl)ESPNL 7–2166,479
*Non-conference gameHomecomingRankings from AP Poll (and CFP Rankings, after November 2) - Released prior to gameAll times are in Central time

Schedule source:

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StatisticsMISSLOU
First downs3122
Total yards569355
Passing yards381200
Rushing yards188155
Penalties14–1259–74
Turnovers02
Time of possession24:0835:52
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Ole MissPassingMatt Corral22/32, 381 yards, 1 TD
RushingSnoop Conner8 carries, 60 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingDontario Drummond9 receptions, 177 yards, 1 TD
LouisvillePassingMalik Cunningham22/37, 191 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
RushingMalik Cunningham18 carries, 79 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingMarshon Ford4 receptions, 50 yards
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StatisticsAPSUMISS
First downs2629
Total yards404630
Passing yards260294
Rushing yards144336
Penalties3–1512–130
Turnovers21
Time of possession30:2129:39
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Austin PeayPassingDraylen Ellis22/40, 226 yards, 1 TD
RushingCJ Evans Jr.7 carries, 74 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingDrae McCray6 receptions, 87 yards
Ole MissPassingMatt Corral21/33, 281 yards, 5 TD
RushingHenry Parrish Jr.8 carries, 72 yards
ReceivingDontario Drummond6 receptions, 107 yards, 2 TD
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*Originally scheduled to kickoff at 7:00 p.m. CST but was delayed due to inclement weather.

StatisticsTULNMISS
First downs1441
Total yards305707
Passing yards166335
Rushing yards139372
Penalties11–1099–65
Turnovers11
Time of possession27:4332:17
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
TulanePassingMichael Pratt10/18, 166 yards, 2 TD
RushingDevin Brumfield9 carries, 47 yards
ReceivingDuece Watts2 receptions, 51 yards
Ole MissPassingMatt Corral23/31, 335 yards, 3 TD
RushingJerrion Ealy15 carries, 103 yards
ReceivingJonathan Mingo6 receptions, 136 yards, 1 TD
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StatisticsMISSALA
First downs1827
Total yards291451
Passing yards213241
Rushing yards78210
Penalties7–555–52
Turnovers11
Time of possession22:0137:59
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Ole MissPassingMatt Corral21/29, 213 yards, 1 TD
RushingHenry Parrish Jr.11 carries, 47 yards
ReceivingChase Rogers3 receptions, 53 yards, 1 TD
AlabamaPassingBryce Young20/26, 241 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
RushingBrian Robinson Jr.36 carries, 171 yards, 4 TD
ReceivingJameson Williams5 receptions, 65 yards
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StatisticsARKMISS
First downs3922
Total yards676611
Passing yards326287
Rushing yards350324
Penalties4–258–75
Turnovers20
Time of possession35:3524:25
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ArkansasPassingKJ Jefferson25/35, 326 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT
RushingRaheim Sanders17 carries, 139 yards
ReceivingTreylon Burks7 receptions, 136 yards, 1 TD
Ole MissPassingMatt Corral14/21, 287 yards, 2 TD
RushingHenry Parrish Jr.18 carries, 111 yards
ReceivingBraylon Sanders2 receptions, 127 yards, 1 TD
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StatisticsMISSTENN
First downs2929
Total yards510467
Passing yards231245
Rushing yards279222
Penalties10–756–48
Turnovers11
Time of possession34:0925:51
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Ole MissPassingMatt Corral21/38, 231 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
RushingMatt Corral30 carries, 195 yards
ReceivingDontario Drummond2 receptions, 66 yards, 1 TD
TennesseePassingHendon Hooker17/26, 233 yards, 1 TD
RushingHendon Hooker23 carries, 108 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingVelus Jones Jr.6 receptions, 93 yards
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StatisticsLSUMISS
First downs2025
Total yards326470
Passing yards249204
Rushing yards77266
Penalties2–1612–106
Turnovers31
Time of possession29:0830:52
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
LSUPassingMax Johnson13/21, 146 yards, 1 INT
RushingTyrion Davis-Price17 carries, 53 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingJaray Jenkins4 receptions, 52 yards
Ole MissPassingMatt Corral18/23, 185 yards, 1 TD
RushingSnoop Conner14 carries, 117 yards
ReceivingDontario Drummond8 receptions, 93 yards
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StatisticsMISSAUB
First downs2630
Total yards464483
Passing yards307276
Rushing yards157207
Penalties7–576–40
Turnovers12
Time of possession26:3533:25
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Ole MissPassingMatt Corral21/37, 289 yards, 1 INT
RushingHenry Parrish Jr.12 carries, 57 yards
ReceivingJahcour Pearson7 receptions, 135 yards
AuburnPassingBo Nix22/30, 276 yards, 1 TD
RushingTank Bigsby23 carries, 140 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingKobe Hudson6 receptions, 79 yards
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StatisticsLIBMISS
First downs3020
Total yards457466
Passing yards173324
Rushing yards284142
Penalties6–599–79
Turnovers30
Time of possession39:3520:25
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
LibertyPassingMalik Willis16/25, 173 yards, 3 INT
RushingShedro Louis7 carries, 101 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingDemario Douglas5 receptions, 56 yards
Ole MissPassingMatt Corral20/27, 324 yards, 1 TD
RushingJerrion Ealy10 carries, 115 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingDannis Jackson6 receptions, 126 yards, 1 TD
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StatisticsTA&MMISS
First downs2032
Total yards378504
Passing yards237247
Rushing yards141257
Penalties10–856–51
Turnovers21
Time of possession30:0329:57
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Texas A&MPassingZach Calzada24/42, 237 yards, 2 INT
RushingDe’Von Achane12 carries, 110 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingAinias Smith5 receptions, 77 yards
Ole MissPassingMatt Corral24/37, 247 yards, 1 TD
RushingJerrion Ealy24 carries, 152 yards
ReceivingJahcour Pearson5 receptions, 69 yards
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StatisticsVANMISS
First downs2523
Total yards454470
Passing yards241326
Rushing yards213144
Penalties7–395–38
Turnovers11
Time of possession38:5721:03
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
VanderbiltPassingMike Wright22/44, 242 yards, 1 INT
RushingRocko Griffin26 carries, 117 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingChris Pierce Jr.10 receptions, 113 yards
Ole MissPassingMatt Corral27/36, 326 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
RushingJerrion Ealy9 carries, 55 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingJahcour Pearson4 receptions, 101 yards
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StatisticsMISSMSST
First downs2330
Total yards388420
Passing yards234336
Rushing yards15484
Penalties11–738–75
Turnovers10
Time of possession30:1629:44
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Ole MissPassingMatt Corral26/34, 234 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
RushingJerrion Ealy16 carries, 60 yards
ReceivingDontario Drummond14 receptions, 138 yards
Mississippi StatePassingWill Rogers38/58, 336 yards, 1 TD
RushingJo'Quavious Marks8 carries, 45 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingMakai Polk10 receptions, 98 yards
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StatisticsBAYLMISS
First downs1220
Total yards319322
Passing yards40184
Rushing yards279138
Penalties5-557-49
Turnovers13
Time of possession28:2431:36
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
BaylorPassingGerry Bohanon7/17, 40 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
RushingAbram Smith25 carries, 172 yards
ReceivingDrew Estrada2 receptions, 14 yards
Ole MissPassingLuke Altmyer15/28, 174 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT
RushingJerrion Ealy12 carries, 65 yards
ReceivingDontario Drummond9 receptions, 104 yards
CategoryOle MissOpponents
First downs - Avg. per game338 - 26324 - 24.92
Points - Avg. per game438 - 33.69321 - 24.69
Total plays/yards - Avg. per game1017/6402 (6.29 yards/play) - 78.23/492.46992/5465 (5.51 yards/play) - 76.31/420.38
Passing yards - Avg. per game3573 - 274.852990 - 230
Rushes/yards (net) - Avg. per game588/2829 - 45.23/217.61 (4.81 yards/carry)549/2475 - 42.23/190.38 (4.51 yards/carry)
Passing (Att-Comp-Int)429-286-7 (66.67% completion)443-270-11 (60.95% completion)
Sacks - Avg. per game39 - 334 - 2.62
Penalties–yards - Avg. per game117–978 - 9–75.2382–692 - 6.31–53.23
3rd down conversions73–191 (38.22%)72–186 (38.71%)
4th down conversions31–49 (63.27%)17–35 (48.57%)
Time of possession - Avg. per game5:55:00 - 27:187:02:37 - 32:31
CategoryPlayerStatistics - Avg. per game
Leading PasserMatt Corral262/386 (67.88% completion), 3349 yards, 20 TD, 5 INT - 20.15/29.69, 257.62 yards, 1.54 TD, 0.38 INT
Leading RusherJerrion Ealy133 carries, 768 yards, 5 TD - 10.23 carries, 59.08 yards (5.77 yards/carry), 0.38 TD
Leading ReceiverDontario Drummond76 receptions, 1028 yards, 8 TD - 5.85 receptions, 79.08 yards, 0.62 TD
CoachTitleYear at Ole MissPrevious job
Lane KiffinHead Coach2ndFlorida Atlantic
Jeff LebbyOC/QB2ndUCF (OC/QB)
D. J. DurkinCo-DC/LB2ndAtlanta Falcons (consultant)
Chris PartridgeCo-DC/S2ndMichigan (S/STC)
Randall JoynerDL1stSMU (DL)
Terrell BuckleyCB2ndMississippi State (CB)
Jake ThorntonOL1stGardner–Webb (OL)
John David BakerTE/PGC1stUSC (TE)
Coleman HutzlerSTC1stTexas (Co-DC/LB)
Derrick NixWR14thAtlanta Falcons (OA)
Kevin SmithRB2ndFlorida Atlantic (RB)
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