Last Saturday, Jonathan Mingo finally had the game he and a lot of others expected him to have a year ago.
The sophomore wide receiver caught eight passes for 128 yards and two touchdowns, all career-highs. Mingo looked to solidify himself as the number two option for Matt Corral behind Elijah Moore in the Rebels’ 42-41 overtime win at Kentucky.
The breakout performance was not a surprise to Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin, who knew the Brandon native just needed the right moment and opportunity to showcase his talent.
“(Mingo) had a great camp. The ball just didn’t go to him last week,” Kiffin said after Saturday’s game.