Total Yards
Ole Miss322
Baylor319
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Baylor at Ole Miss
Jan 2, 2022 • Completed • Neutral Site
Allstate Sugar Bowl
Season 2021PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Baylor
Big 12
Final Score
21 - 7
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Ole Miss184
Baylor40
Rushing Yards
Ole Miss138
Baylor279
Turnovers
Ole Miss3
Baylor1
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature75°F
Wind12 mph S
Humidity
90%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Ole Miss vs Baylor box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Ole Miss31:36
Baylor28:24
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Baylor beats Ole Miss 21-7
Baylor defeated Ole Miss 21-7 in Week 1 of the 2021 postseason slate, finishing with a 319-322 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Baylor set the terms early in a game that finished 21-7. Luke Altmyer pass intercepted for a TD Al Walcott return for 96 yds for a TD (Isaiah Hankins KICK) came with {'seconds': 16, 'minutes': 10} left in the quarter 2, giving Ole Miss the first major swing.
Baylor's box score carried the story: 319 total yards, 279 rushing yards, and 40 passing yards. Ole Miss finished with 322 total yards, including 138 on the ground and 184 through the air.
Baylor converted 7-15 on third down, went 0-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-3, Baylor led 7-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Monaray Baldwin run for 48 yds for a TD (Isaiah Hankins KICK).
Key Moments
Interception Return Touchdown
Luke Altmyer pass intercepted for a TD Al Walcott return for 96 yds for a TD (Isaiah Hankins KICK) (Ole Miss led 0-7 over Baylor).
Passing Touchdown
Luke Altmyer pass complete to Braylon Sanders for 37 yds for a TD (Ole Miss led 7-7 over Baylor).
Passing Touchdown
Gerry Bohanon pass complete to Tyquan Thornton for 2 yds for a TD (Isaiah Hankins KICK) (Baylor led 21-7 over Ole Miss).
Rushing Touchdown
Monaray Baldwin run for 48 yds for a TD (Isaiah Hankins KICK) (Baylor led 14-7 over Ole Miss).
Stat Callouts
Final score
21-7
Baylor defeated Ole Miss.
Total yards
319-322
Baylor held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
279
Baylor averaged 6.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
40
Baylor averaged 2.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-15
Baylor's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-22
Ole Miss's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Ole Miss | Baylor |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 322 | 319 |
| Passing Yards | 184 | 40 |
| Rushing Yards | 138 | 279 |
| First Downs | 20 | 12 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-22 | 7-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 5-7 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-49 | 5-55 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 17-34 | 7-17 |
| Rushing Attempts | 54 | 41 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 1 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 31:36 | 28:24 |