Ole Miss Rolls Past Tulane Despite Coaching Chaos to Reach Sugar Bowl
So here’s what unfolded in Oxford, and honestly, it was one of those games that felt bigger than just the scoreline. No. 6 Ole Miss walked into the College Football Playoff with uncertainty swirling everywhere, their head coach already gone, and yet what followed was a statement performance. Tulane, ranked No. 17 and carrying plenty of confidence, ended up being overpowered as the Rebels cruised to a dominant 41–10 win.
What made this game fascinating was the backdrop. Lane Kiffin had already departed for LSU, leaving Ole Miss in a strange position just days before the biggest game ever played at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Defensive coordinator Pete Golding had been elevated to head coach, and it was his debut under the brightest lights imaginable. Despite all that, the Rebels looked calm, focused, and explosive from the opening snap.
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Ole Miss wasted no time asserting control. It was almost surreal how quickly the game tilted. Kewan Lacy burst through the middle for a 20-yard touchdown just 59 seconds into the contest, and moments later, Trinidad Chambliss powered in for another score. Before eight minutes had passed, Ole Miss was already up 14–0, and the tone was firmly set.
Tulane did move the ball at times, and quarterback Jake Retzlaff showed flashes, throwing for over 300 yards. But every time momentum seemed possible, it was taken away. An early interception, multiple fumble recoveries, and key fourth-down stops by the Rebels’ defense ensured the Green Wave could never truly settle in. Drives were started, hope flickered, and then it was shut down.
Chambliss was at the center of everything for Ole Miss. He threw for 282 yards, ran for two touchdowns, and even shook off a big hit that briefly sent him to the sideline. His poise was evident, and it was clear the offense had not lost its rhythm despite the coaching shake-up. Lacy added 87 rushing yards before leaving late with a shoulder injury, while De’Zhaun Stribling and Logan Diggs chipped in key touchdowns to keep the scoreboard ticking.
The atmosphere told its own story. Fans embraced Golding immediately, even greeting Kiffin’s exit with not-so-subtle tailgate artwork. When Golding walked onto the field, the crowd erupted, and legends like Eli Manning were right there to welcome him.
In the end, Tulane’s season came to a tough close, while Ole Miss marched on. The Rebels finished with nearly 500 yards of offense and looked every bit like a team unfazed by chaos. Now, with confidence soaring, Ole Miss moves on to face No. 2 Georgia in the Sugar Bowl, carrying momentum, belief, and a sense that something special might still be unfolding.
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