Ole Miss Opens SEC Matchup Against Vanderbilt at FirstBank Stadium

Ole Miss traveled to Nashville to face Vanderbilt at FirstBank Stadium as the No. 9 Rebels sought a stronger SEC performance after a bye week, with Kewan Lacy returning from injury and Vanderbilt awaiting quarterback Jared Curtis' return to pursue its first conference win. According to SI.com, Ole Miss entered the matchup at 3-1 and aimed to recover after a difficult loss to Florida. The Rebels used the bye week to prepare for their conference contest.

SI.com reported that running back Kewan Lacy returned after missing time with a right shoulder injury. The coaching staff used the break to regroup before the Vanderbilt game.

According to SI.com, Vanderbilt had lost two consecutive road games and was trying to extend its 10-game home winning streak at FirstBank Stadium. The Commodores also expected Jared Curtis back at quarterback.

SI.com reported that Ole Miss' defense faced pressure after Florida rushed for more than 300 yards at six yards per carry and controlled possession for nearly 15 additional minutes. The Rebels looked to improve against the run. During the first quarter, SI.com reported that Ole Miss opened the scoring after Trinidad Chambliss converted a 10-yard rushing touchdown. The drive included first downs from passes to Fields and Alexander and a first-down run by Lacy.