Ole Miss vs. Arkansas – Game Recap – November 19, 2022 – ESPN

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — — Quarterback KJ Jefferson returned. So did Arkansas’ offensive firepower. However Rocket Sanders grabbed the highlight.

Sanders rushed for 232 yards and three touchdowns, together with a 68-yarder on the opening drive of the second half, in a 42-27 rout of No. 14 Ole Miss on Saturday night time.

“He performed extraordinarily effectively,” Arkansas coach Sam Pittman mentioned. “Any operating again that carries the ball for 100, 150 yards, they’ve obtained to have a break, more often than not, they’ve obtained to have one or two that’ll be a 30-, 40-yard pop. Definitely, that’s what he (obtained) tonight.”

The Razorbacks had a 35-6 halftime lead, and the Rebels’ 21 fourth-quarter factors made the sport seem nearer than it was.

Sanders averaged 9.7 yards on 24 carries, serving to Arkansas (6-5, 3-4 Southeastern Convention) snap a two-game skid and turn into bowl-eligible. He gained 153 yards within the first half.

Jefferson returned from an harm, going 17 of twenty-two passing for 168 yards and three scores. Matt Landers added two landing receptions for the Hogs.

Ole Miss (8-3, 4-3, No. 14 CFP) moved the ball and had possibilities early. However holding penalties nullified two landing passes from Jaxson Dart. The Rebels misplaced a fumble, have been compelled to accept two discipline objectives on promising drives and missed a field-goal strive.

“Very discouraging, clearly,” coach Lane Kiffin mentioned. “I didn’t really feel we have been flat. We have been transferring the ball. We simply performed actually poor within the pink zone. Two landing passes known as again, and we didn’t deal with very effectively. It simply reveals you the worth of turnovers. Give these guys credit score. Senior night time, they performed actually laborious, ran the ball rather well.”

The Rebels had two 200-yard rushers — Quinshon Judkins (214) and Zach Evans (207) — however nonetheless trailed by 36 factors at one level.

Arkansas linebacker Drew Sanders picked off a Dart cross, organising Sanders’ 8-yard scoring run simply earlier than halftime for the 35-6 cushion.

Within the fourth, Judkins scored on a 1-yard run, Evans had a 48-yard TD and Dart handed 13 yards to Malik Heath for a rating. Dart went 21 of 36 passing for 240 yards.

THE TAKEAWAY

Ole Miss: The Rebels have been outclassed within the wake of a troublesome 30-24 loss to Alabama, however they will’t let the setback linger since bitter rival Mississippi State looms.

Arkansas: The Razorbacks appeared like a special workforce, particularly on offense, after being upset by Liberty and dropping a good recreation towards LSU.

POLL IMPLICATIONS

Ole Miss will nearly actually tumble out of the High 25.

UP NEXT

Ole Miss: Hosts Mississippi State within the Egg Bowl on Friday.

Arkansas: Visits Missouri on Saturday.

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This story has been corrected to indicate Mississippi is ranked 14th within the AP High 25.

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