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Ole Miss downs Kent State after slow start

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OXFORD, Miss. -- On back-to-back plays, DaMarkus Lodge grabbed a pass and then hurdled over a defender for a 30-yard gain before D.K. Metcalf made a stunning one-handed catch for a 41-yard touchdown.

It was a brief reminder of how good this Ole Miss football team -- particularly the offense -- can look when playing well.

The rest of the Rebels' 38-17 win over Kent State on Saturday was mostly a reminder of how much improvement needs to be made if they want to compete in the Southeastern Conference.