OXFORD − Ole Miss soccer’s season has been blemished.

Kentucky beat the No. 6 Rebels 20-17 on Saturday in Ole Miss’ convention opener. Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin stated an SEC opponent would take a look at the undefeated Rebels in methods their nonconference opponents could not, and he was right.

The Wildcats led 13-10 late within the third quarter earlier than Ole Miss’ offense hit a giant play from receiver Tre Harris and the Rebels’ protection buckled down. Kentucky went on a late game-winning landing drive and the Rebels’ potential 48-yard game-tying area objective with 48 seconds left went vast left.

Ole Miss is now 4-1 and 0-1 in SEC play. It is Kentucky’s (3-2, 1-2 SEC) first convention win.

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Rebels miss potential game-tying area objective (4Q, 0:48)

Ole Miss acquired to the 38-yard line. It wasn’t sufficient. Rebels kicker Caden Davis missed the potential game-tying area objective vast left. Kentucky will have the ability to kneel out the clock.

Rebels reply with their very own unlikely 4th down lengthy ball. (4Q, 1:49)

Dealing with fourth-and-11 from their very own 24, the Rebels aren’t out of this recreation. Dart accomplished a 42-yard move up the center of the sector to tight finish Caden Prieskorn. It places Ole Miss on the sting of area objective vary.

Ole Miss 17, Kentucky 20: Kattus fumble restoration (4Q, 2:25)

Kentucky takes the lead on a six-play, 83-yard landing drive. It got here on a weird play the place quarterback Gavin Wimsatt fumbled the ball however his teammate Josh Kattus hopped on the ball and fell ultimately zone.

Kentucky has life (4Q, 3:49)

Dealing with a fourth down deep in their very own territory, Kentucky hit an enormous play.

Wildcats quarterback Brock Vandagriff lofted a deep move down the left sideline that hit receiver Barion Brown in stride. Brown hauled in for a 63-yard achieve, setting UK up on the 18-yard line.

Fourth quarter

Ole Miss 17, Kentucky 13 (3Q, 0:10)

Dealing with a 4th-and-2 on Kentucky’s 48-yard line, the Rebels might have punted. As a substitute, they ran a play that led to jubilation. Jaxson Dart hit Tre Harris on a slant that Harris took to the home. It provides Ole Miss the lead and Harris redemption for his fumble.

Tre Harris fumble ends promising Ole Miss drive (3Q, 4:30)

Ole Miss’ five-play, 57-yard drive ended on a bitter observe. Star receiver Tre Harris fumbled on the Kentucky 18-yard line. After evaluation, the Wildcats had a transparent restoration and had been awarded the ball. Kentucky can drive down and make this a two-score recreation with a landing.

Ole Miss 10, Kentucky 13: Raynor 48-yard area objective (3Q, 6:31)

Kentucky jumps again forward by three factors with an extended area objective.

Ole Miss 10, Kentucky 10: Davis 31-yard area objective (3Q, 9:44)

Third quarter

Halftime: Ole Miss 7, Kentucky 10

The second quarter is Ole Miss’ first scoreless quarter this season. Kentucky has run 40 performs to the Rebels’ 23, permitting them to dominate in time of possession. It is a good recipe for an underdog to win.

Ole Miss 7, Kentucky 10: Key five-yard landing catch (2Q, 0:27)

The Rebels path for the primary time this season. Kentucky put collectively a 13-play, 81-yard drive in 5:45. The drive was additionally assisted by three defensive Ole Miss penalties. Wildcat quarterback Brock Vandagriff lofted a contact move to reciever Dane Key for the rating.

Ole Miss punts for third consecutive drive (2Q, 6:00)

Ole Miss’ offense began brilliantly however has since stalled. The Rebels are pressured to punt once more and Kentucky takes over at its 19-yard line. It has been all punts for Ole Miss because the opening landing drive.

Rebels cease lengthy Wildcats drive (2Q, 7:52)

A ten-play Kentucky drive ends in a punt. The Wildcats drove 41 yards and picked up a fourth down however opted to punt when dealing with a 4th-and-2 from midfield. The Rebels take over at their 17-yard line.

Second quarter

Jaxson Dart sacked to finish Ole Miss’ second drive. (1Q, 4:17)

Kentucky’s robust move rush is beginning to present itself. Kentucky edge rusher Octavious Oxendine sacks Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart to pressure a uncommon Ole Miss punt. The Wildcats take over on their 34-yard line.

Ole Miss 7, Kentucky 3: Raynor 27-yard area objective (1Q, 5:13)

The Rebels began rapidly and Kentucky responded with a methodical march. The Wildcats get on the board with a 15-play, 7:38-long drive. It ends in a brief area objective from Alex Raynor. Kentucky ran 9 speeding performs on its opening drive.

Ole Miss 7, Kentucky 0: Parrish one-yard landing rush (1Q, 12:51)

It seemed just like the Rebels may be robbed of their first possession. As a substitute, quarterback Jaxson Dart turns it into seven factors. Dart led a six-play, 83-yard drive the place he accomplished each move he threw.

First quarter (14:55, 1Q)

Kentucky strikes first. Ole Miss kick returner Micah Davis will get plastered on his opening return and goes down on the 17-yard line. It was initially known as that Davis fumbled however, after evaluation, Ole Miss retains possession.

Ole Miss left deal with Jayden Williams is out

Junior left deal with Jayden Williams won’t play in opposition to Kentucky, per the Saturday morning harm report replace. He was a late addition to the “out” class.

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Ole Miss vs Kentucky time at present

• Date: Saturday, Sept. 28
• Time: 11 a.m. CT
• Location: Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi

What channel is Ole Miss vs Kentucky recreation on at present?

Ole Miss vs. Kentucky will likely be broadcast nationally on ABC. Sean McDonough and Greg McElroy will name the sport from the sales space at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, with Molly McGrath reporting from the sidelines. You possibly can stream the sport by Fubo, which gives a free trial to new subscribers.

Ole Miss vs Kentucky historical past

• Sequence document: After vacated wins, Ole Miss leads, 29-14-1
• Ole Miss’ final win: 2022 (22-19)
• Kentucky’s final win: 2011 (30-13)

Ole Miss vs Kentucky predictions

Ole Miss 30, Kentucky 10: The Rebels might face their first take a look at of the season, however every little thing they’ve displayed in 2024 has indicated they will not fold. If the Rebels’ speeding recreation will get swallowed up, Dart can lower lose. The Rebels ought to have the ability to pull out a one-dimensional win the place they lean on Dart if wanted.

Ole Miss vs Kentucky betting odds

Sport strains and odds from BetMGM as of Saturday:

• Unfold: Ole Miss (-16.5)
• Over/below: 52.5
• Moneyline: Ole Miss (-750), Kentucky (+525)

Ole Miss vs Kentucky harm updates

Defensive lineman Jared Ivey’s standing will likely be one to observe. He’s possible to play in opposition to Kentucky. Ivey is coping with an ankle harm he acquired within the Week 3 recreation at Wake Forest. It saved him out of the sport final week in opposition to Georgia Southern. Ivey, a 6-foot-6, 285-pound senior defensive lineman, has been a giant a part of the Rebels’ dominant protection. He has two sacks this season.

Full harm updates right here.

Ole Miss vs Kentucky climate replace

Will probably be a cool recreation at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. AccuWeather initiatives it to be 64 levels and cloudy within the morning for the 11 a.m. kick in Oxford. There’s a 25% probability of rain.

Ole Miss soccer 2024 schedule

• Aug. 31: vs. Furman (76-0 W)
• Sept. 7: vs. Center Tennessee (52-3 W)
• Sept. 14: at Wake Forest (40-6 W)
• Sept. 21: vs. Georgia Southern (52-13 W)
• Sept. 28: vs. Kentucky
• Oct. 5: at South Carolina
• Oct. 12: at LSU
• Oct. 26: vs. Oklahoma
• Nov. 2: at Arkansas
• Nov. 9: vs. Georgia
• Nov. 23: at Florida
• Nov. 29: vs. Mississippi State

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Kentucky soccer 2024 schedule

• Aug. 31: vs Southern Miss (31-0 W)
• Sept. 7: vs South Carolina (31-6 L)
• Sept. 14: vs Georgia (13-12 L)
• Sept. 21: vs Ohio (41-6 W)
• Sept. 28: at Ole Miss
• Oct. 12: vs Vanderbilt
• Oct. 19: at Florida
• Oct. 26: vs Auburn
• Nov. 2: at Tennessee
• Nov. 16: vs Murray State
• Nov. 23: at Texas
• Nov. 30: vs Louisville

Ole Miss soccer information

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Sam Hutchens covers Ole Miss for the Clarion Ledger. E-mail him at Shutchens@gannett.com or attain him on X at @Sam_Hutchens_