The Ole Miss defense looked like a new body of work on Saturday against Vanderbilt, and Marquis Haynes was an integral part of the combined effort that held the Vanderbilt offense to 14 second-half points (including a late, garbage-time touchdown).
The Rebel defense racked up seven sacks, three forced fumbles, and an interception as they held the Commodore offense scoreless in the first and third quarters, a huge improvement on the lackluster blowouts Alabama and Auburn provided in weeks prior.
Defensive line coach Freddie Roach has continued to preach consistency to his players and gave this weekend as an example of how that consistency pays off.