LIVE UPDATES: No. 12 Ole Miss Rebels Battle Mississippi State Bulldogs in Egg Bowl
Thanksgiving Dinner has wrapped up in most households around America, which means it is time to sit down and enjoy one of the most bitter rivalries in college athletics.
The annual Egg Bowl between the Ole Miss Rebels (9-2) and Mississippi State Bulldogs (5-6) is set to kickoff on Thursday night, and both teams have something to play for despite the difference in their records. Ole Miss is looking to achieve its second 10-win regular season in three years, while State is just trying to secure its sixth victory to make a bowl appearance.
The Bulldogs are looking for any way to end their 2023-24 season on a high note after first-year coach Zach Arnett was fired just 10 games into the season. Greg Knox has since taken over as interim coach
Ole Miss and State are meeting for the 120th Egg Bowl, and the Rebels lead the all-time series versus the Bulldogs with a record of 64-46-6.
The Rebels and Bulldogs are scheduled to kick off at 6:30 p.m. CT, and the game will be televised on ESPN.
Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart in pregame warmups at Mississippi State
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Pregame
The Ole Miss Rebels are keeping with tradition on Thursday night when they face the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the annual Egg Bowl, opting for a classic look in the uniform department. The Rebels, as has become custom in recent road Egg Bowls, will be donning navy helmets, white jerseys, and gray pants when they face State on Thursday night.
The Rebels also announced their captains for the game which can be found below.
Follow along below for live updates on Ole Miss versus Mississippi State.
First Quarter: Ole Miss 0, Mississippi State 0
Q1(14:28): State goes three and out on its opening drive and the Rebels will start their first drive on the 27-yard line.
Q1(12:43): Rebels are also forced to punt on their first drive of the night and the Bulldogs will take over at the 16-yard line.
Q1(9:50): The Bulldogs are forced to punt and Ole Miss will start its drive at the 40-yard line.
Q1(8:41): A free rusher forces a pass, and Ole Miss goes three and out again. State will take over at the 15-yard line.
Q1(:): The Mississippi State offense has trouble getting started deep in its own territory, and after a punt, the Rebels will take over at the 39-yard line.
Q1(7:02): Ole Miss punts for the third time this quarter, and the Bulldogs will begin their drive at the 20-yard line.
Q1(3:29): Mississippi State is forced to punt the ball away again, and Ole Miss will start its drive at the 21-yard line.
Q1(3:29): The Rebels struggle to find a rhythm and punt for the fourth time. State will start its drive at the 17-yard line.
End of First Quarter -- Ole Miss 0, Mississippi State 0
Second Quarter: Ole Miss 3, Mississippi State 0
Q2(14:53): Both offenses continue to struggle, but Ole Miss will start its first drive of the second quarter at the 15-yard line following a State punt.
Q2(8:24:): Ole Miss finally gets on the board thanks to a 36-yard field goal attempt.
Ole Miss 3, Mississippi State 0
Q2(4:22): Ole Miss holds the Bulldogs to another punt, and the Rebels will begin their drive at the nine-yard line.
Q2(1:56): The Rebels cannot add to their lead, and the Bulldogs will look to score from the 18-yard line following an Ole Miss punt.
Q2(0:20): State tries to get on the board as time in the first half expires with a 42-yard field goal, but the attempt is no good.
End of First Half -- Ole Miss 3, Mississippi State 0
Third Quarter: Ole Miss 10, Mississippi State 7
Q3(13:28): Ole Miss goes three and out to open the second half and the Bulldogs will start their drive at the 29-yard line.
Q3(13:28): Mississippi State takes the lead on a one-yard rushing touchdown from Will Rogers.
Ole Miss 3, Mississippi State 7
Q3(8:33): Jaxson Dart comes out after a hard hit, and the Rebels are now rolling with Spencer Sanders at quarterback.
Q3(7:21): Dart returned the following play.
Q3(4:47): Ole Miss retakes the lead with a two-yard rushing touchdown from Quinshon Judkins.
Ole Miss 10, Mississippi State 7
Q3(2:52): State is forced to punt, and the Rebels will look to add to their lead from the 29-yard line
End of Third Quarter -- Ole Miss 10, Mississippi State 7
Fourth Quarter: Ole Miss 17, Mississippi State 7
Q4(13:26): Ole Miss extends its lead with a 26-yard touchdown pass from Dart to Caden Prieskorn.
Ole Miss 17, Mississippi State 7
Q4(12:04): Ole Miss forces another punt and will take over at the 45-yard line.
Q4(6:28): State settles for a 50-yard field goal, but the ball bangs off the front crossbar. Ole Miss takes over at the 32-yard line.
Q4(5:17): Ole Miss is forced to punt and the Bulldogs will look to shorten the Rebels' lead from the 46-yard line.
Q4(4:47): Mississippi State turns the ball over on downs, and the Rebels will start their drive at the 46-yard line.
Final -- Ole Miss 17, Mississippi State 7
