Total Yards
Ole Miss651
Kent State390
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Kent State at Ole Miss
Sep 22, 2018 • Completed
Season 2018RegularWeek 4
Away
Kent State
Mid-American
Final Score
17 - 38
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Ole Miss
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Ole Miss442
Kent State242
Rushing Yards
Ole Miss209
Kent State148
Turnovers
Ole Miss1
Kent State2
Game Conditions
Temperature84°F
Wind0 mph
Humidity
66%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Ole Miss vs Kent State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Ole Miss26:43
Kent State27:52
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Ole Miss pulls away from Kent State 38-17
Ole Miss defeated Kent State 38-17 in Week 4 of the 2018 regular slate, finishing with a 651-390 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Ole Miss set the terms early in a game that finished 38-17. Jordan Ta'amu pass complete to Scottie Phillips for 38 yds for a TD (Luke Logan KICK) came with {'seconds': 20, 'minutes': 11} left in the first quarter, giving Ole Miss the first major swing.
Ole Miss's box score carried the story: 651 total yards, 209 rushing yards, and 442 passing yards. Kent State finished with 390 total yards, including 148 on the ground and 242 through the air.
Ole Miss converted 6-13 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Ole Miss led 7-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jordan Ta'amu pass complete to D.K. Metcalf for 41 yds for a TD (Luke Logan KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Jordan Ta'amu pass complete to Scottie Phillips for 38 yds for a TD (Luke Logan KICK) (Ole Miss led 7-0 over Kent State).
Passing Touchdown
Kavious Price pass complete to Jo-El Shaw for 18 yds for a TD (Matthew Trickett KICK) (Kent State led 7-7 over Ole Miss).
Rushing Touchdown
Woody Barrett run for 2 yds for a TD (Matthew Trickett KICK) (Kent State led 17-21 over Ole Miss).
Field Goal Good
Luke Logan 27 yd FG GOOD (Ole Miss led 24-17 over Kent State).
Rushing Touchdown
Scottie Phillips run for 2 yds for a TD (Luke Logan KICK) (Ole Miss led 14-7 over Kent State).
Passing Touchdown
Jordan Ta'amu pass complete to D.K. Metcalf for 41 yds for a TD (Luke Logan KICK) (Ole Miss led 21-10 over Kent State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
38-17
Ole Miss defeated Kent State.
Total yards
651-390
Ole Miss held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
209
Ole Miss averaged 5.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
442
Ole Miss averaged 11.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-13
Ole Miss's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-17
Kent State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Ole Miss | Kent State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 651 | 390 |
| Passing Yards | 442 | 242 |
| Rushing Yards | 209 | 148 |
| First Downs | 26 | 23 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-13 | 5-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 3-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-90 | 7-55 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 28-38 | 25-43 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 41 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 26:43 | 27:52 |