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300-pound DT Nkemdiche catches TD, blocks kick

ESPN.com | September 5, 2015

Related Topics: Ole Miss Rebels football, University of Tennessee at Martin, All-America, Tackle (gridiron football position), Tennessee–Martin Skyhawks

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Nkemdiche makes huge impact in season opener

Ole Miss DT Robert Nkemdiche hauls in a 31-yard touchdown and blocks a field goal in the first half against UT Martin.

  • Matt Walks, ESPN.com

No one expected Robert Nkemdiche to have a quiet sophomore season, but few expected his play to speak this loudly, this soon.

The Ole Miss defensive tackle seized the chance to showcase his athleticism in the Rebels' season opener against UT-Martin in two fairly unexpected ways.

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