No. 17 Ole Miss ran away from an improved Georgia Tech on Saturday to improve to 3-0 on the season with a 48-23 win .
Rebel quarterback Jaxson Dart continued his blistering start to the year in completing 10 of 18 passes for 251 yards and a touchdown. He also had his third career 100-yard rushing performance, finishing with 136 and two touchdowns on 14 carries. He led the Rebels in each one of those categories.
Next up is the Rebels’ SEC opener at No. 10 Alabama. The Crimson Tide defeated USF, 17-3, earlier in the day.
Photos by Bruce Newman, special to the Ole Miss Spirit
Mississippi Rebels quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) eludes Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defensive back K.J. Wallace (16) at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss. on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (©Bruce Newman)
Mississippi Rebels quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) runs against Georgia Tech at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss. on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (©Bruce Newman)
Mississippi Rebels running back Quinshon Judkins (4) is tackled by Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets linebacker Trenilyas Tatum (7) at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss. on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (©Bruce Newman)
Mississippi Rebels head coach Lane KiffinGeorgia Tech at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss. on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (©Bruce Newman)
Mississippi Rebels safety Daijahn Anthony (3) picks up a blocked field goal in front of Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets tight end Dylan Leonard (2) at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss. on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (©Bruce Newman)
Mississippi Rebels safety Daijahn Anthony (3) picks up a blocked field goal in front of Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets tight end Dylan Leonard (2) at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss. on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (©Bruce Newman)
Mississippi Rebels quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) runs against Georgia Tech at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss. on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (©Bruce Newman)
Mississippi Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin vs. Georgia Tech at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss. on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (©Bruce Newman)
Mississippi Rebels wide receiver Jordan Watkins (11) hurdles Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defensive back Omar Daniels (21) at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss. on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (©Bruce Newman)
Mississippi Rebels quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) runs against Georgia Tech at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss. on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (©Bruce Newman)
Mississippi Rebels quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) runs against Georgia Tech at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss. on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (©Bruce Newman)
Mississippi Rebels quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) runs against Georgia Tech at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss. on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (©Bruce Newman)
Mississippi Rebels linebacker Suntarine Perkins (4) tackles Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets running back Trey Cooley (0) at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss. on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (©Bruce Newman)
Mississippi Rebels linebacker Suntarine Perkins (4) tackles Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets running back Trey Cooley (0) at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss. on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (©Bruce Newman)
Mississippi Rebels linebacker Khari Coleman (23) tackles Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Haynes King (10) at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss. on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (©Bruce Newman)
Mississippi Rebels linebacker Khari Coleman (23) tackles Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Haynes King (10) at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss. on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (©Bruce Newman)
Mississippi Rebels running back Quinshon Judkins (4) runs against Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss. on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (©Bruce Newman)
Mississippi Rebels running back Ulysses Bentley IV (24) scores against Georgia Tech at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss. on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (©Bruce Newman)
Ole Miss vs. Georgia Tech at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss. on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (©Bruce Newman)
Ole Miss vs. Georgia Tech at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss. on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (©Bruce Newman)
Mississippi Rebels quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) is tackled by Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defensive lineman Makius Scott (8) at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss. on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (©Bruce Newman)
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets running back Trey Cooley (0) is tackled by a host of Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss. on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (©Bruce Newman)
Mississippi Rebels wide receiver Jordan Watkins (11) scores past Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defensive back Myles Sims (0) at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss. on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (©Bruce Newman)
Mississippi Rebels wide receiver Jordan Watkins (11) celebrates his touchdown with Mississippi Rebels head coach Lane KiffinGeorgia Tech at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss. on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (©Bruce Newman)
Mississippi Rebels wide receiver Dayton Wade (19) makes a catch against Georgia Tech at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss. on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (©Bruce Newman)