Although losing star quarterback Chad Kelly to a season ending-knee injury is a huge blow, the goal for Ole Miss is still to somehow make it to 6-6 and finish the year with a bowl game. The question remains, however, what option at quarterback will give the Rebels the best chance to win at least two games and not leave the season empty-handed?
Right now, the obvious first option is Jason Pellerin, who has served as the backup quarterback all year and played in the second half against Georgia Southern. There’s a collection of non-quarterbacks who have seen some practice time under center just in case they are needed, such as tight end Evan Engram, wide receiver Markell Pack, offensive tackle Jeremy Liggins, who was featured as a goal-line-quarterback last year, and tight end Dawson Knox.