After the loss to Memphis, reality set in for Ole Miss—particularly for their defense. After missing 30 tackles and allowing 495 yards of total offense, the “landshark” defense simply was not getting the job done. The defense had to be better if this team was to have a chance to survive their remaining SEC schedule.
Fortunately for the Rebels, they have. The defensive resurgence is a big factor in the Rebels adding back to back conference wins and remaining in good position to win the SEC west.
“We really got our confidence back,” Mike Hilton, senior safety, said.