At this point, every bit of the Rebels’ 11-point defeat to the California Golden Bears that made it especially miserable has been covered to the point of exhaustion. The offense disappeared after some early bursts of points, and penalties both murdered the team’s rhythm and piled on significant yardage.
The sole bright spot that Ole Miss fans can reflect on is a defense that held their own for much of the game, suggesting that they may have progressed from the doldrums of 2016.
Considering this unit’s recent struggles, one wouldn’t expect them to be able to endure a ton of snaps without eventually breaking down.