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Ole Miss Apologizes for 'Unacceptable' Celebration That Cost Rebels Game vs. Mississippi State

Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports

Ole Miss issued apology statements to its fan base on Friday following Thursday's loss to rival Mississippi State due to a celebration penalty.

In the final minute of the game, the Rebels converted on 4th-and-24 from their own 14 when backup quarterback Matt Corral connected with Braylon Sanders for a 57-yard gain. After a series of penalties, Ole Miss nearly reached the Bulldogs' goal line before Corral found wide receiver Elijah Moore for a two-yard touchdown with four seconds left on the clock.

While it looked like Ole Miss would tie the game and send it to overtime, Moore proceeded to celebrate in the end zone by mimicking a dog peeing on a fire hydrant.