Georgia at Ole Miss: Live updates, score, highlights
A year ago, Georgia routed Ole Miss 52-17 in Athens. That loss served as the barometer for the Rebels as they went all-in on the transfer portal, adding 26 players and revamping their defense.
Ole Miss has slipped twice this season, dropping games to Kentucky and LSU. But there is still a path to the College Football Playoff. Ole Miss debuted at No. 16 earlier this week in the CFP rankings and host No. 3 Georgia on Saturday in a de facto elimination game. Meanwhile, the Bulldogs have won four straight since losing at Alabama.
Georgia at Ole Miss kicks off at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC. Sean McDonough and Greg McElroy are on the call.
Final: Ole Miss 28, Georgia 10
11/09/2024 06:01:30 PMOle Miss is squarely back in the College Football Playoff picture with Saturday night’s 28-10 win over Georgia. Now at 8-2 overall and 4-2 in the SEC, if the Rebels win out they will be on track to make the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff.
And for Georgia, the Bulldogs are now 7-2 and 5-2 in the SEC. This is the first time since November 2020 that a team other than Alabama has beaten Georgia. Kirby Smart’s team needs to win out to have a shot for the CFP. That includes a matchup next weekend in Athens against No. 7 Tennessee.
Rebels make it three-possession game
11/09/2024 06:00:39 PMOle Miss kicker Caden Davis made his fifth field goal of the day, this time a 32-yarder to put Ole Miss up 28-10 with 1:11 remaining in the game.
Lane Kiffin en route to picking up historic win
11/09/2024 05:54:17 PMOle Miss sacked Carson Beck and forced a fumble, taking over at the Georgia 19-yard line with three minutes to play. If Ole Miss holds on, it will be the highest-ranked home win in program history.
Ole Miss extends lead to 15 late in fourth
11/09/2024 05:48:32 PMOle Miss kicker Caden Davis hit a 24-yard field goal with 3:22 remaining to help the Rebels extend their lead to 25-10. Jaxson Dart and his offense took four minutes off the clock over a 10-play, 68-yard drive.
Carson Beck intercepted in fourth quarter
11/09/2024 05:32:36 PMFacing pressure on fourth down halfway through the fourth quarter, Georgia quarterback Carson Beck was intercepted by Ole Miss safety John Saunders. The Rebels take over on their 25-yard line with 7:22 remaining.
Beck now with 12 interceptions in the last six games.
Ole Miss defense trying to come up with stop
11/09/2024 05:25:30 PMWith Georgia driving early in the fourth quarter, the Ole Miss defense continues to make plays. After having a penalty negate a tackle for loss, Suntarine Perkins sacked Carson Beck for a 7-yard loss. On the next play, a five-yard penalty on Ole Miss for delay of game.
Ole Miss leads entering fourth quarter
11/09/2024 05:13:50 PMOle Miss leads 22-10 entering the fourth quarter. Georgia with the ball on first down from its 23-yard line.
Ole Miss forces fumble
11/09/2024 05:02:39 PMOle Miss defensive tackle Zxavian Harris ripped the ball from Georgia running back Nate Frazier. Walter Nolen dove on the ball as the Rebels took possession at their 29-yard line with 3:26 remaining in the third quarter.
JJ Pegues update
11/09/2024 05:01:42 PMOle Miss defensive tackle JJ Pegues is questionable to return, according to the ESPN broadcast. He has 32 total tackles this season. He’s also rushed for six touchdowns.
Jaxson Dart to Juice Wells
11/09/2024 04:53:46 PMOle Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart responded to Georgia’s opening drive with a 75-yard drive capped off by a 10-yard touchdown pass to South Carolina transfer Juice Wells. The Rebels’ two-point conversion attempt failed. Ole Miss leads 22-10.
Georgia chips into Ole Miss lead
11/09/2024 04:52:31 PMGeorgia capped off a 9-play, 70-yard drive with a 23-yard field goal to make it a one-score game. Ole Miss leads 16-10 with less than 10 minutes remaining in the third quarter.
JJ Pegues injured
11/09/2024 04:49:21 PMWith Georgia driving down the field on its opening possession of the second half and inside the Ole Miss 10-yard line, defensive tackle JJ Pegues went down on the field with an injury. He’s been a factor in the rushing game this season, too, with six touchdowns. He walked off the field gingerly.
Georgia struggling on offense
11/09/2024 04:23:53 PMGeorgia has just 69 yards at the half and only 20 yards rushing at the half. The Bulldogs lead the nation in drop catches, and that showed up again in the first half.
“They’re getting off the rock really good,” Kirby Smart told ABC’s Molly McGrath at the half. “They’re jumping our snap count pretty good. They’ve got really good defensive players. At the end of the day, you’ve got to be able to run the ball enough to keep them honest so they can’t pass-rush like that [and] pin their ears back.”
Ole Miss leads at the half
11/09/2024 04:15:26 PMOle Miss leads 16-7 at the break, dominating Georgia for most of the first half. The Rebels allowed just 69 yards. Georgia is 15-12 when trailing in the Kirby Smart era.
Rebels break attendance record
11/09/2024 04:13:08 PMOle Miss announced before halftime that it broke the attendance record for Vaught–Hemingway Stadium again on Saturday. The record was just made last weekend against Ole Miss with 67,926 in attendance.
Ole Miss forces Georgia punt with key sack
11/09/2024 04:10:39 PMOle Miss EDGE Princely Umanmielen sacked Carson Beck for an 8-yard loss on third down late in the first half, forcing the Bulldogs to punt. Ole Miss called a timeout to get the ball back with time on the clock. Rebels start from their 13-yard line.
Ole Miss up 16-7
11/09/2024 04:05:10 PMAfter starting its drive on its 1-yard line, Ole Miss capped off a 10-play, 63-yard drive with Caden Davis kicking a 53-yard field goal to put the Rebels up 16-7. Fighting through a left leg injury, Jaxson Dart is 9 of 14 for 131 yards.
Critical flag on third down against Ole Miss
11/09/2024 03:45:54 PMOle Miss EDGE Jared Ivey came up big on second down with an 8-yard sack. On 3rd-and-long, a holding penalty was called on Ole Miss, giving Georgia a first down and allowing the Bulldogs to stay on the field.
Ole Miss went on to force a punt. Georgia with just 47 total yards.
Ole Miss extends lead
11/09/2024 03:38:19 PMThe Rebels are now up 13-7 early in the second quarter after Caden Davis converted a 43-yard field goal. Georgia with just 27 yards of offense at this point.
Squirrel on the field
11/09/2024 03:36:55 PMFor the second time in two weeks, an Ole Miss game was interrupted by a squirrel on the field.
Lane Kiffin on Jaxson Dart, Austin Simmons
11/09/2024 03:35:21 PMESPN caught up with Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin during the first quarter break. Kiffin said Austin Simmons did a good job coming into the game in a backup role.
“He’s really tough,” Kiffin said. “Austin Simmons did a great job coming in. Jaxson, obviously, got hurt and then, threw the interception. Put ourselves in a bad spot, and we’ve played well since. We’ve got a lot of time to go here. Got to keep playing really good defense and stay balanced, like we are right now, and take advantage of checks vs. their pressures like the last one.”
Jaxson Dart to Ulysses Bentley IV for 31-yard gain
11/09/2024 03:28:28 PMAfter forcing another Georgia three-and-out, Jaxson Dart hut with running back Ulysses Bentley IV over the middle for a 31-yard pickup. Ole Miss leads 10-7 after the first quarter.
Ole Miss takes 10-7 lead
11/09/2024 03:21:03 PMWith Jaxson Dart back in but dealing with a left leg injury, Ole Miss moved down the field quickly with 12 and 26-yard passes. Georgia stopped the Rebels in the red zone to force a 23-yard field goal. Ole Miss leads 10-7 with three minutes remaining in the first quarter.
Georgia goes three-and-out, Jaxson Dart set to return
11/09/2024 03:15:39 PMA five-yard penalty on first down led to Georgia going three-and-out. Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart is back on the field and warming up ahead of the Rebels’ next drive.
Ole Miss responds with 75-yard drive
11/09/2024 03:06:47 PMWith Jaxson Dart sidelined, Austin Simmons led Ole Miss on a 75-yard dive over 3:39. The quarterback was 5 of 6 for 64 yards. The Rebels capped it off with a 9-yard touchdown run from Ulysses Bentley IV. Georgia and Ole Miss tied 7-7 with 6:53 remaining in the first quarter.
Jaxson Dart update
11/09/2024 03:02:20 PMJaxson Dart is still in the locker room, per the ESPN broadcast. The Ole Miss quarterback can’t put any weight on his left leg. Tough start for the Rebels. Backup quarterback Austin Simmons comes in for the Rebels.
Georgia scores on 4th down
11/09/2024 02:57:47 PMGeorgia running back Nate Frazier punched it in for a two-yard touchdown on fourth down, putting the Bulldogs up 7-0 early in the first quarter.
Jaxson Dart headed to locker room
11/09/2024 02:56:54 PMAfter going to the injury tent, Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart limped to the locker room.
Jaxson Dart picked off
11/09/2024 02:52:57 PMJaxson Dart was sacked on second down for a loss of six. On the next play, the Ole Miss quarterback threw an interception, picked off by DaeQuan Wright. Dart was seen limping off the field and headed to the injury tent.
Coin Toss
11/09/2024 02:49:06 PMGeorgia wins the toss and defers. Ole Miss will receive to start the game.
Ole Miss will need running back room to step up
11/09/2024 02:34:00 PMOle Miss running back Henry Parrish Jr. injured his left leg against Arkansas last week and was ruled out for Saturday’s Georgia game. He’s emerged as Ole Miss’ leading rusher posting 678 yards on 130 carries with 10 touchdowns.
Ole Miss will have to lean on Ulysses Bentley IV, Matt Jones and Domonique Thomas in the coming weeks. Thomas rushed for 41 yards on 10 carries against Arkansas. He’s posted 131 yards and a touchdown this season. Jones has gained 22 yards with three touchdowns while Bentley has 185 yards and a score. Former Notre Dame and LSU running back Logan Diggs is still recovering from an ACL injury but could return later this season.
Final injury report
11/09/2024 02:28:17 PMOle Miss wide receiver Jordan Watkins is no longer on the injury report while Tre Harris, Jayden Williams and Matt Jones are listed as game-time decisions. Georgia offensive lineman Micah Morris and linebacker Smael Mondon are game-time decisions.
Weather expected to worsen for Georgia-Ole Miss
11/09/2024 02:22:00 PMAhead of kickoff, it’s 66 degrees in Oxford, Mississippi with rain expected for the rest of the afternoon.
Tre Harris update
11/09/2024 02:19:03 PMOle Miss star wide receiver Tre Harris is not spotted in pre-game warm-ups prior to the Georgia game. He wasn’t expected to factor into the game. He has 59 catches for 987 yards and six touchdowns this season.
Final Georgia vs. Ole Miss spread, OU
11/09/2024 02:07:49 PMSaturday’s game is the first since 2016 that Ole Miss and Georgia in Oxford. Overall, Georgia leads the series 33-13-1 including 10-6 in Oxford. Georgia has won 11 of the last 12 meetings. Georgia is a 1.5-point favorite entering Saturday’s game at Ole Miss, according to FanDuel. The over-under is set at 54.5.