Total Yards
Ole Miss589
Duke280
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2024)
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Duke at Ole Miss
Jan 3, 2025 • Completed • Neutral Site
TaxSlayer Gator Bowl
Season 2024PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Duke
ACC
Final Score
20 - 52
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Ole Miss
SEC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Ole Miss438
Duke236
Rushing Yards
Ole Miss151
Duke44
Turnovers
Ole Miss1
Duke1
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature50°F
Wind0 mph N
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Ole Miss vs Duke box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Ole Miss29:58
Duke30:02
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Ole Miss pulls away from Duke 52-20
Ole Miss defeated Duke 52-20 in Week 1 of the 2024 postseason slate, finishing with a 589-280 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Ole Miss set the terms early in a game that finished 52-20. Jaxson Dart pass complete to Antwane Wells Jr. for 32 yds for a TD (Caden Davis KICK) came with {'seconds': 7, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving Ole Miss the first major swing.
Ole Miss's box score carried the story: 589 total yards, 151 rushing yards, and 438 passing yards. Duke finished with 280 total yards, including 44 on the ground and 236 through the air.
Ole Miss converted 6-11 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Ole Miss led 24-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Sahmir Hagans 99 Yd Kickoff Return (Todd Pelino PAT blocked).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Jaxson Dart pass complete to Antwane Wells Jr. for 32 yds for a TD (Caden Davis KICK) (Ole Miss led 7-0 over Duke).
Rushing Touchdown
Ulysses Bentley IV run for 1 yd for a TD (Caden Davis KICK) (Ole Miss led 14-0 over Duke).
Passing Touchdown
Henry Belin IV pass complete to Javon Harvey for 16 yds for a TD (Todd Pelino KICK) (Duke led 7-17 over Ole Miss).
Passing Touchdown
Jaxson Dart pass complete to Dae'Quan Wright for 21 yds for a TD (Caden Davis KICK) (Ole Miss led 24-7 over Duke).
Field Goal Good
Caden Davis 28 yd FG GOOD (Ole Miss led 17-0 over Duke).
Rushing Touchdown
Ulysses Bentley IV run for 8 yds for a TD (Caden Davis KICK) (Ole Miss led 38-7 over Duke).
Stat Callouts
Final score
52-20
Ole Miss defeated Duke.
Total yards
589-280
Ole Miss held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
151
Ole Miss averaged 4.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
438
Ole Miss averaged 11.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-11
Ole Miss's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-17
Duke's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Ole Miss | Duke |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 589 | 280 |
| Passing Yards | 438 | 236 |
| Rushing Yards | 151 | 44 |
| First Downs | 27 | 17 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-11 | 6-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 2-5 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-45 | 1-15 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 28-37 | 25-45 |
| Rushing Attempts | 33 | 23 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 29:58 | 30:02 |