The Ole Miss Rebels toppled juggernaut South Alabama on Saturday night, 47-27, in their 2017 season opener to advance to 1-0 on the season. They did not play the game in NCAA Hell, contrary to sundry previous reports.
The Rebs stymied the Jags on South Alabama’s opening drive, forcing a three-and-out, which hasn’t been seen since perhaps the 2015 Landsharks. The Rebs then proceeded to march their asses down the field astride Shea Patterson’s majestic arm for a welcome seven points on the team’s first offensive possession of the season. Ole Miss then held USA to yet another punt then earned a field goal on the ensuing short-field drive.