Summary
- Ole Miss beat Missouri 31-3.
- Trinidad Chambliss threw three touchdown passes and ran for another.
- Missouri had 10 consecutive scoreless possessions after its opening field goal.
The final result
No. 9 Ole Miss defeated No. 13 Missouri 31-3 in Oxford, scoring the final 31 points after the Tigers opened with a short field goal. The Rebels improved to 5-1 overall and 3-1 in SEC play. Missouri dropped to 5-2 and 2-2 after an offense that had produced explosive rushing numbers in prior weeks could not reach the end zone. [1] [2]
Who drove the outcome
Trinidad Chambliss threw three touchdown passes and added a rushing score, giving Ole Miss a steady answer whenever Missouri threatened to change field position. Kewan Lacy rushed for 122 yards on 16 carries despite missing time with a hamstring issue, and Makhi Frazier added 101 yards. That two-back production allowed the Rebels to control the game without overloading the passing attack. [1] [2]
The decisive stretch
Missouri’s Blake Craig kicked a field goal on the opening drive, but the Tigers then went scoreless on 10 consecutive possessions. Ole Miss tightened against the run, holding Jamal Roberts to 39 yards on 20 carries after consecutive 200-yard games. Once the Rebels established a multi-score lead, Missouri quarterback Austin Simmons was forced into a high-volume comeback script. [1] [2]
What the result changes
Ole Miss remains a factor in the SEC race and added a convincing win over a ranked opponent to its résumé. Missouri must determine whether the offensive collapse was matchup-specific or a warning about dependency on the run. The final margin also matters for perception: a 28-point loss makes the Tigers’ next response more important than a narrow road defeat would have been. [1] [2]
What to watch next
Schedules, rankings, injury information and roster roles can change after publication. The score and statistics above were checked against the listed official or major-news game coverage, while forward-looking implications are analysis based on the current standings. Readers following the next matchup should confirm kickoff times, availability reports and broadcast details with the league or team on game day. [1] [2]
Reporting sources
- Reuters · Top 25 roundup: Ole Miss 31, Missouri 3 ↗October 17, 2026
- CBS Sports · Ole Miss routs Missouri behind Chambliss four touchdowns ↗October 17, 2026
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