Ole Miss and Kentucky went blow-for-blow in Lexington on Saturday evening, and the Rebs edged out a 37-34 thanks to a game-winning pass from Jordan Ta’amu to D.K. Metcalf in the closing seconds of the game. It was wild and wonderful.
The first half featured sizable offense for both sides coupled with very little defense. Each scored on their respective opening drives — a field goal for Kentucky, touchdown for Ole Miss — and from there the race was on until halftime. By the time the recess bell sounded, the Wildcats held a 20-17 advantage, and Jordan Ta’amu had accrued 178 yards on 14-of-18 completions and two touchdown passes.