The Ole Miss defensive line passed the eye test and much more in openerby:Jake Thompson•09/01/24•JakeThompsonOn3Read In AppAug 31, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels defensive linemen Chris Hardie (left) and Kam Franklin (right) knock the helmet off Furman Paladins quaterback Trey Hedden (8) during the second half at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY SportsAfter months of work to re-vamp, the Ole Miss defense provided a proof of concept in its shutout victory over Furman.