Ole Miss capped off its season opener against the Mercer Bears with an impressive and convincing 73-7 win. Compared to last season’s 28-10 sluggish victory over Troy University, the Rebels showed confidence and conviction on their way to starting the season 1-0.
Aside from a quick scare in the beginning, where Mercer quarterback Carter Peevy took a QB draw 75 yards to the house, Ole Miss pitched a perfect game. The offense was firing on all cylinders, and the defense flexed its muscles all game long.
Ole Miss fans from all over did not know exactly what to expect from new defensive coordinator Pete Golding.