Ole Miss Dominates Duke in Gator Bowl with Jaxson Dart's Stellar Performance

Quarterback Jaxson Dart threw four touchdown passes in his final college game as Ole Miss claimed a decisive 52-20 victory over Duke.

Jaxson Dart completed 27 of 35 passes for 404 yards and four touchdowns, capping his college career with a standout performance before entering the NFL Draft.
Ole Miss secured its second consecutive 10-win season, marking a historic achievement for the program not seen since 1959-60.
Coach Lane Kiffin emphasized the game as a statement to the College Football Playoff committee after Ole Miss narrowly missed selection.
Duke struggled with key player absences, including quarterback Maalik Murphy and running back Star Thomas, both of whom entered the transfer portal.
Jordan Watkins led Ole Miss receivers with 180 yards and two touchdowns, while Ulysses Bentley IV added two rushing scores to the Rebels’ dominant offensive showing.