2020 Ole Miss Rebels football team explained
| Year: | 2020 |
| Team: | Ole Miss Rebels |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Southeastern Conference |
| Short Conf: | SEC |
| Division: | Western Division |
| Record: | 5–5 |
| Conf Record: | 4–5 |
| Hc Year: | 1st |
| Oc Year: | 1st |
| Codc1 Year: | 1st |
| Codc2 Year: | 1st |
| Champion: | Outback Bowl champion |
| Bowl Result: | W 26–20 vs. Indiana |
The 2020 Ole Miss Rebels football team represented the University of Mississippi in the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Rebels played their home games at Vaught–Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi, and competed in the Western Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). They were led by first-year head coach Lane Kiffin.
Preseason
Award watch lists
Listed in the order that they were released
SEC Media Days
In the preseason media poll, Ole Miss was predicted to finish in a tie for fifth place in the West Division.[1]
| Media poll (West Division) |
| 1 | Alabama | 660 (86) |
| 2 | LSU | 489 (8) |
| 3 | Auburn | 488 |
| 4 | Texas A&M | 454 (2) |
| T5 | Ole Miss | 238 |
| T5 | Mississippi State | 238 |
| 7 | Arkansas | 121 | |
Recruiting
Incoming transfers
| Name | Pos. | Year | Hometown | Previous School |
|---|
| DB | Junior | | Georgia, redshirted first seven games during 2020 season. |
| DL | Junior | | Guelph, will be eligible to play in 2020 since U Sports canceled their 2020 season. |
| TE | RS Senior | | Temple, will be eligible to play in 2020 since Yeboah graduated from Temple University. |
| Jacob Springer | LB | Senior | | Navy, will redshirt during 2020 season. |
| DB | Senior | | Calgary, will be eligible to play in 2020 since U Sports canceled their 2020 season. | |
[2] [3] Schedule
Ole Miss had games scheduled against Baylor (Texas Kickoff), Georgia Southern, Southeast Missouri State, and UConn, but were canceled due to the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.[4] [5] [6]
Schedule Source:[7] [8]
Game summaries
No. 5 Florida
See also: 2020 Florida Gators football team.
| Uniform Combination |
| Helmet | Jersey | Pants | |
| Statistics | FLA | MISS |
|---|
| First downs | 32 | 29 |
| Total yards | 642 | 613 |
| Passing yards | 446 | 443 |
| Rushing yards | 196 | 170 |
| Penalties | 4–40 | 4–45 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Time of possession | 33:29 | 26:31 |
|
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Florida | Passing | | 30/42, 416 yards, 6 TD |
| Rushing | | 2 carries, 55 yards |
| Receiving | | 8 receptions, 170 yards, 4 TD |
| Ole Miss | Passing | | 22/31, 395 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT |
| Rushing | | 16 carries, 79 yards, 1 TD |
| Receiving | | 10 receptions, 227 yards | |
At Kentucky
See also: 2020 Kentucky Wildcats football team.
| Uniform Combination |
| Helmet | Jersey | Pants | |
| Statistics | MISS | UK |
|---|
| First downs | 26 | 26 |
| Total yards | 459 | 559 |
| Passing yards | 320 | 151 |
| Rushing yards | 139 | 408 |
| Penalties | 5–33 | 8–81 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Time of possession | 23:55 | 36:05 |
|
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Ole Miss | Passing | Matt Corral | 24/29, 320 yards, 4 TD |
| Rushing | Matt Corral | 13 carries, 51 yards |
| Receiving | | 8 receptions, 128 yards, 2 TD |
| Kentucky | Passing | | 14/18, 151 yards |
| Rushing | | 17 carries, 133 yards, 2 TD |
| Receiving | | 7 receptions, 88 yards | |
No. 2 Alabama
See also: 2020 Alabama Crimson Tide football team and Alabama–Ole Miss football rivalry.
| Uniform Combination |
| Helmet | Jersey | Pants | |
| Statistics | ALA | MISS |
|---|
| First downs | 37 | 31 |
| Total yards | 723 |
|
| Passing yards | 417 | 379 |
| Rushing yards | 306 | 268 |
| Penalties | 8–76 | 6–67 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Time of possession | 28:45 | 31:15 |
|
*The most total yards ever to be gained against an Alabama football team in team history
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Alabama | Passing | | 28/32, 417 yards, 2 TD |
| Rushing | | 23 carries, 206 yards, 5 TD |
| Receiving | | 13 receptions, 164 yards, 1 TD |
| Ole Miss | Passing | Matt Corral | 21/28, 365 yards, 2 TD |
| Rushing | | 21 carries, 128 yards, 2 TD |
| Receiving | | 7 receptions, 181 yards, 2 TD | |
At Arkansas
See also: 2020 Arkansas Razorbacks football team and Arkansas–Ole Miss football rivalry.
| Uniform Combination |
| Helmet | Jersey | Pants | |
| Statistics | MISS | ARK |
|---|
| First downs | 23 | 24 |
| Total yards | 442 | 394 |
| Passing yards | 200 | 244 |
| Rushing yards | 242 | 150 |
| Penalties | 6–35 | 3–15 |
| Turnovers | 7 | 2 |
| Time of possession | 29:31 | 30:29 |
|
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Ole Miss | Passing | Matt Corral | 20/38, 200 yards, 2 TD, 6 INT |
| Rushing | Jerrion Ealy | 23 carries, 112 yards, 1 TD |
| Receiving | Elijah Moore | 11 receptions, 113 yards, 1 TD |
| Arkansas | Passing | | 21/34, 244 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT |
| Rushing | Trelon Smith | 15 carries, 54 yards |
| Receiving | | 11 receptions, 137 yards, 1 TD | |
Auburn
See also: 2020 Auburn Tigers football team and Auburn–Ole Miss football rivalry.
| Uniform Combination |
| Helmet | Jersey | Pants | |
| Statistics | AUB | MISS |
|---|
| First downs | 26 | 25 |
| Total yards | 462 | 444 |
| Passing yards | 238 | 161 |
| Rushing yards | 224 | 283 |
| Penalties | 3–35 | 1–5 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Time of possession | 31:48 | 28:12 |
|
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Auburn | Passing | | 23/30, 238 yards, 1 TD |
| Rushing | | 24 carries, 129 yards, 2 TD |
| Receiving | | 8 receptions, 150 yards, 1 TD |
| Ole Miss | Passing | Matt Corral | 16/27, 154 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT |
| Rushing | Matt Corral | 10 carries, 88 yards, 2 TD |
| Receiving | Kenny Yeboah | 4 receptions, 83 yards | |
At Vanderbilt
See also: 2020 Vanderbilt Commodores football team and Ole Miss–Vanderbilt football rivalry.
| Uniform Combination |
| Helmet | Jersey | Pants | |
| Statistics | MISS | VAN |
|---|
| First downs | 35 | 24 |
| Total yards | 645 | 421 |
| Passing yards | 449 | 319 |
| Rushing yards | 196 | 102 |
| Penalties | 8–75 | 6–50 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Time of possession | 29:52 | 30:08 |
|
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Ole Miss | Passing | Matt Corral | 31/34, 412 yards, 6 TD |
| Rushing | Jerrion Ealy | 15 carries, 95 yards |
| Receiving | Elijah Moore | 14 receptions, 238 yards, 3 TD |
| Vanderbilt | Passing | | 31/40, 319 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT |
| Rushing | Keyon Henry-Brooks | 23 carries, 66 yards, 1 TD |
| Receiving | Cam Johnson | 14 receptions, 97 yards | |
South Carolina
See also: 2020 South Carolina Gamecocks football team.
| Uniform Combination |
| Helmet | Jersey | Pants | |
| Statistics | SC | MISS |
|---|
| First downs | 27 | 31 |
| Total yards | 548 | 708 |
| Passing yards | 230 | 513 |
| Rushing yards | 318 | 195 |
| Penalties | 4–53 | 6–45 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Time of possession | 29:19 | 30:41 |
|
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| South Carolina | Passing | Collin Hill | 17/28, 230 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT |
| Rushing | | 25 carries, 243 yards, 5 TD |
| Receiving | | 10 receptions, 117 yards, 1 TD |
| Ole Miss | Passing | Matt Corral | 28/32, 513 yards, 4 TD |
| Rushing | Jerrion Ealy | 17 carries, 84 yards, 2 TD |
| Receiving | Elijah Moore | 13 receptions, 225 yards, 2 TD | |
Mississippi State
See also: 2020 Mississippi State Bulldogs football team and Egg Bowl.
| Uniform Combination |
| Helmet | Jersey | Pants | |
| Statistics | MSST | MISS |
|---|
| First downs | 23 | 24 |
| Total yards | 479 | 550 |
| Passing yards | 440 | 387 |
| Rushing yards | 39 | 163 |
| Penalties | 5–47 | 10–81 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Time of possession | 32:27 | 27:33 |
|
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Mississippi State | Passing | | 45/61, 440 yards, 3 TD |
| Rushing | Will Rogers | 4 carries, 26 yards |
| Receiving | | 9 receptions, 176 yards |
| Ole Miss | Passing | Matt Corral | 24/36, 385 yards, 2 TD |
| Rushing | Jerrion Ealy | 18 carries, 93 yards, 1 TD |
| Receiving | Elijah Moore | 12 receptions, 139 yards | |
At LSU
See also: 2020 LSU Tigers football team and Magnolia Bowl.
| Uniform Combination |
| Helmet | Jersey | Pants | |
| Statistics | MISS | LSU |
|---|
| First downs | 25 | 29 |
| Total yards | 558 | 593 |
| Passing yards | 251 | 435 |
| Rushing yards | 307 | 158 |
| Penalties | 6-51 | 4-39 |
| Turnovers | 6 | 1 |
| Time of possession | 26:45 | 33:15 |
|
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Ole Miss | Passing | Matt Corral | 15/27, 251 yards, 3 TD, 5 INT |
| Rushing | Matt Corral | 17 carries, 158 yards, 1 TD |
| Receiving | | 4 receptions, 70 yards, 2 TD |
| LSU | Passing | | 27/51, 435 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT |
| Rushing | Josh Williams | 12 carries, 55 yards |
| Receiving | | 14 receptions, 308 yards, 3 TD | |
Vs. Indiana (Outback Bowl)
See also: 2020 Indiana Hoosiers football team and 2021 Outback Bowl.
| Uniform Combination |
| Helmet | Jersey | Pants | |
| Statistics | MISS | IND |
|---|
| First downs | 27 | 26 |
| Total yards | 493 | 369 |
| Passing yards | 346 | 201 |
| Rushing yards | 147 | 168 |
| Penalties | 8-79 | 5-50 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Time of possession | 24:19 | 35:41 |
|
| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
|---|
| Ole Miss | Passing | Matt Corral | 30/44, 342 yards, 2 TD |
| Rushing | Henry Parrish Jr. | 17 carries, 63 yards |
| Receiving | | 6 receptions, 110 yards, 1 TD |
| Indiana | Passing | | 26/45, 201 yards, 1 INT |
| Rushing | | 19 carries, 99 yards, 2 TD |
| Receiving | | 18 receptions, 81 yards | |
Coaching staff
Players drafted into the NFL
See also: 2021 NFL draft.
Notes and References
- Web site: Preseason SEC media poll, All-SEC Team announced. September 23, 2020. SECSports.com. Southeastern Conference.
- Kenny_Yeboah84. 1218246277940621321. January 17, 2020. Go time❗️Thank you...lets go! @JOE_JON_FINLEY @Lane_Kiffin @Coach_Leb.
- otisreese13. 1218673142769553408. January 18, 2020. Even in my darkest times, I have always believed, the light would shine & it’s TIME!!! @OleMissFB, @Lane_Kiffin, @CoachCPartridge ⚪️COMMITTED ❗️❗️❗️.
- Web site: Talty . John . SEC moves to conference-only 2020 schedule, pushes back start of season. AL.com. 30 July 2020.
- Web site: Dellenger . Ross . Sources: SEC Adopts Conference-Only Schedule With Sept. 26 Start. Sports Illustrated. 30 July 2020.
- Web site: Dellenger . Ross. SEC's New Schedule: Winners, Losers and... Mizzou . si.com . 18 August 2020 . 7 August 2020.
- Football Announces 2020 Schedule. University of Mississippi Department of Athletics. August 7, 2019. December 31, 2019.
- Football Makes Change to 2020 Schedule, Adds Home-and-Home Series with Purdue. University of Mississippi Department of Athletics. October 24, 2019. December 31, 2019.
