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Ole Miss 2026 football season progress

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The No. 9 ranked Ole Miss Rebels opened their 2026 season with a 41-38 victory over No. 24 Louisville at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. While the first half was characterized by defensive play, both offenses increased production during the second half to secure the win via a last-second field goal by Lucas Carneiro. Despite the victory, the performance highlighted defensive vulnerabilities. Analysts noted the defense allowed 240 yards after contact, citing “poor tackling from the defensive back unit and incorrect pursuit angles by the defensive line.” Additionally, the offense experienced stagnation during the first half. Wide receiver Deuce Alexander led the Rebels, recording five catches for 159 yards and two touchdowns, earning him SEC Co-Offensive Player of the Week honors. Injuries also emerged during the contest, as running back Kewan Lacy left the game in the third quarter with a thigh injury. Following the Louisville win, head coach Pete Golding made history by becoming the first coach in the Associated Press poll era to face four consecutive ranked opponents in his first four career games. This stretch included victories over No. 17 Tulane and No. 2 Georgia in the Sugar Bowl, with his only loss occurring in the playoff semifinals against No. 10 Miami. In their first home game of the season, the Rebels defeated the Charlotte 49ers 41-9. Quarterback Trinidad Chambliss completed 23 of 26 pass attempts for 225 yards and two touchdowns, while Deuce Alexander recorded eight catches for 76 yards. Golding kept starters in through the fourth quarter to ~~fine-tune the offense and~~ avoid ~~the~~ “incomplete game ~~performances” seen against Louisville.~~ performances.” However, the Rebels recently suffered a 52-28 loss to the Florida ~~Gators, prompting~~ Gators. During a ~~reevaluation of~~ subsequent bye week, the team ~~performance.~~ is addressing defensive and offensive concerns. Golding is considering personnel changes within the linebacker and defensive back corps to stabilize the defense.

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