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No. 7 Ole Miss Stifles South Carolina 30-14 Behind Six Sacks, Lacy’s 54-Yard Clincher

The 8-1 Rebels enter the first College Football Playoff rankings in strong shape after a defense-led win.

Overview

  • Kewan Lacy rushed for 167 yards and broke free for a 54-yard touchdown that put the game out of reach late in the fourth quarter.
  • Trinidad Chambliss went 12-of-21 for 159 yards with a touchdown and an interception and added a 15-yard rushing score.
  • Ole Miss sacked LaNorris Sellers six times and picked him off twice in the final 5:27 to close out the victory.
  • The win moved Ole Miss to 8-1 overall and 5-1 in the SEC, keeping its playoff hopes intact ahead of Tuesday’s initial CFP rankings.
  • South Carolina fell to 3-6 and 1-6 in SEC play after a stretch that included consecutive games against ranked opponents.