Mississippi rallies in second half, beats Kent St 38-17
Jordan Ta'amu threw for 442 yards, two touchdowns and ran for another score to lead Mississippi over Kent State 38-17 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Kent State Golden Flashes
17
Ole Miss Rebels
38
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KENT | 0 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 17 |
| MISS | 7 | 0 | 17 | 14 | 38 |
Vaught-Hemingway Stadium · 50,417 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/10/26 | @ Bowling Green Falcons | L 28-33 | NCAAF |
| 10/30/26 | @ Sacramento State Hornets | L 10-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Akron Zips | W 35-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ South Florida Bulls | L 2-29 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Western Michigan Broncos | L 7-38 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 7:06 17-38
Isaiah Woullard 7 Yd Run (Luke Logan Kick)
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Touchdown 9:55 17-31
Jordan Ta'amu 4 Yd Run (Luke Logan Kick)
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Field Goal 0:03 17-24
Luke Logan 27 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:45 17-21
Woody Barrett 2 Yd Run (Matthew Trickett Kick)
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Touchdown 10:18 10-21
D.K. Metcalf 41 Yd pass from Jordan Ta'amu (Luke Logan Kick)
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Field Goal 11:00 10-14
Matthew Trickett 32 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 13:20 7-14
Scottie Phillips 2 Yd Run (Luke Logan Kick)
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Touchdown 12:28 7-7
Jo-El Shaw 18 Yd pass from Kavious Price (Matthew Trickett Kick)
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Touchdown 11:20 0-7
Scottie Phillips 38 Yd pass from Jordan Ta'amu (Luke Logan Kick)
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MISS
8 plays, 45 yards, 5:25 · End of Game
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KENT 5:25
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:33 · Punt
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MISS 7:06
5 plays, 34 yards, 2:19 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:06 17-38
Isaiah Woullard 7 Yd Run (Luke Logan Kick)
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KENT 9:25
2 plays, 9 yards, 0:30 · Fumble
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MISS 9:55
7 plays, 88 yards, 2:40 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:55 17-31
Jordan Ta'amu 4 Yd Run (Luke Logan Kick)
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KENT 12:35
5 plays, 16 yards, 2:28 · Punt
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MISS 0:03
13 plays, 65 yards, 4:42 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:03 17-24
Luke Logan 27 Yd Field Goal
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KENT 4:45
1 play, 15 yards, 0:14 · Interception
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MISS 4:59
4 plays, 46 yards, 1:46 · Interception
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KENT 6:45
11 plays, 53 yards, 3:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:45 17-21
Woody Barrett 2 Yd Run (Matthew Trickett Kick)
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MISS 10:18
2 plays, 71 yards, 0:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:18 10-21
D.K. Metcalf 41 Yd pass from Jordan Ta'amu (Luke Logan Kick)
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KENT 11:00
8 plays, 50 yards, 2:20 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:00 10-14
Matthew Trickett 32 Yd Field Goal
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MISS 13:20
5 plays, 76 yards, 1:35 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:20 7-14
Scottie Phillips 2 Yd Run (Luke Logan Kick)
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KENT
5 plays, 22 yards, 1:07 · End of Half
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MISS 1:07
8 plays, 71 yards, 3:05 · Missed FG
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KENT 4:12
12 plays, 38 yards, 5:07 · Punt
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MISS 9:19
6 plays, 14 yards, 3:09 · Punt
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KENT 12:28
5 plays, 85 yards, 1:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:28 7-7
Jo-El Shaw 18 Yd pass from Kavious Price (Matthew Trickett Kick)
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MISS 13:51
3 plays, -2 yards, 0:50 · Punt
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KENT 14:41
11 plays, 40 yards, 2:41 · Downs
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MISS 2:22
5 plays, 7 yards, 2:33 · Punt
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KENT 4:55
3 plays, -15 yards, 1:43 · Punt
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MISS 6:38
5 plays, 19 yards, 1:36 · Punt
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KENT 8:14
11 plays, 44 yards, 3:06 · Missed FG
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MISS 11:20
6 plays, 77 yards, 1:41 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:20 0-7
Scottie Phillips 38 Yd pass from Jordan Ta'amu (Luke Logan Kick)
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KENT 13:01
9 plays, 25 yards, 1:59 · Punt
Showing the last 35 of 35 events.
Team Stats
KENT
MISS
23
1st Downs
26
5-18
3rd down efficiency
6-13
3-4
4th down efficiency
1-1
390
Total Yards
651
242
Passing
442
25/43
Comp/Att
28/38
5.6
Yards per pass
11.6
148
Rushing
209
41
Rushing Attempts
37
3.6
Yards per rush
5.6
7-55
Penalties
8-90
2
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
1
27:52
Possession
32:08
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