Tension as Head Coach Displays Unusual Frustration During Ole Miss-Arkansas Game.
In Fayetteville, Arkansas, emotions are heightened as the No. 19 Ole Miss Rebels face off against the Arkansas Razorbacks in an SEC matchup on Saturday afternoon.
The first half was completely dominated by Ole Miss. The Rebels (6-2) displayed an offensive masterpiece, scoring 35 points in the initial two quarters of play.
Star quarterback Jaxson Dart had an exceptional performance, completing 17 out of 22 passes for 294 yards and throwing four touchdowns without any interceptions. Ole Miss gained 362 yards of total offense to take a 35-10 lead at halftime.
However, just as the Rebels started to gain an advantage, the Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin was caught on camera by ESPN showing his frustration.
Dart found himself in a scramble for the football after a high snap resulted in the ball hitting the ground, despite having an early 7-3 lead. He ended up delivering a pass that was caught by Kiffin on the sidelines. Kiffin appeared frustrated with Ole Miss offense’s lack of execution as he threw the ball.
The coach in his fifth year of coaching is recognized for displaying his emotions while on the sideline. Whether justified or not, the Ole Miss offense bounced back in a significant manner after the incident.
The Rebels must avoid another defeat to remain in the running for the College Football Playoff. If Kiffin and his team can secure a victory against Arkansas this Saturday, they will face a significant game against No. 2 Georgia in Oxford next week, with potential playoff and SEC championship implications at stake.