Ole Miss Pulls Away for 45-15 Win Over Auburn

Ole Miss turned a two-point halftime advantage into a 30-point victory, scoring 21 times in the fourth quarter to beat Auburn 45-15 in Oxford on October 31. The Rebels improved to 6-2 overall and 4-2 in the SEC; Auburn fell to 4-4 and 2-4 in conference play.

Quarterback Trinidad Chambliss completed 22 of 34 passes for 263 yards and two touchdowns, and added 65 yards and a score on seven runs. His 26-yard scoring dash in the closing minutes of the third quarter extended Ole Miss’ lead to nine. In the fourth, he threw scoring passes to Caleb Cunningham and Horatio Fields. Backup Deuce Knight added a 17-yard touchdown run.

With top rusher Kewan Lacy sidelined by a shoulder separation, sophomore Shekai Mills-Knight ran for 71 yards on 16 carries, including a one-yard touchdown. Ole Miss converted 13 of 16 third downs. Auburn quarterback Byrum Brown passed for 195 yards and a touchdown; the Tigers totaled 63 rushing yards. Ole Miss finished with 487 yards of offense, while Auburn had 312.

Ole Miss coach Pete Golding said he wanted Chambliss to play without pressing. Chambliss said he had been overthinking in recent games and focused on having fun against Auburn. The Rebels host Georgia on November 7, while Auburn hosts Arkansas that day.