The 48-28 final score of the Ole Miss-Memphis game shouldn’t surprise anyone. It was expected that Memphis would be able to put up points on a Rebel defense still finding its way. How they put up those points was a bit unsettling, though. The third quarter’s sudden tightening of the lead demonstrated just how shaky the defense can be when Chad Kelly and his demigod receivers aren’t steadily exuding fire emojis on the offensive end. There’s certainly reason to be some combination of nervous and excited about Dave Wommack’s squad going forward, but every down of Saturday’s contest needs to be put in its proper context.
Ole Miss’ defense played just well enough against Memphis
