Ole Miss went into Week 10 knowing a win in Fayetteville for the first time in 16 years over Arkansas would keep them alive in the playoff hunt. It wasn't even close, with the Rebesl thumping their opposition into submission, helped with the unfortunate injury to Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green.
Wide receiver Jordan Watkins won't let that take the limelight off his unbelievable game, setting a program record in touchdowns (5) and receiving yards (254), all with eight receptions.
Sam Pittman's pre-game comments were the only laugh for Arkansas
Before the one-sided dominance began, Arkansas head coach Sam Pittman made some pre-game comments that were very tongue-in-cheek. When discussing NIL money, he described the Arkansas offensive line as the blue light specials at Walmart (yeah, he didn't say Kmart), taking on Louis Vuitton, referring to Ole Miss.
That Sam Pittman Walmart vs Louis Vuitton line was insane ☠️
— Carter B 🕺🏽 (@CarterthePower) November 2, 2024
Well, those "Louis Vuitton" players Pittman said the Rebels brought in via the transfer portal helped on defense early on, recording five sacks and stifling the Arkansas defense. However, a former walk-on was the MVP of the game, with wide receiver Jordan Watkins busting the Razorbacks secondary numerous times.
Jordan Watkins.
— Princely Umanmielen (@d1princely) November 2, 2024
That’s the tweet.
The offense and defense performance was that of a team that did not want their season to fizzle out. When Tre Harris and Caden Prieskorn did not appear for the first series, Rebels fans may have worried about how the passing game would function. Step up Watkins, alongside tight end Dae'Quan Wright, who had two touchdowns and 99 receiving yards.
When you score 63 points on the road in an SEC game, people are going to take notice. Fans have been waiting for this moment when the Rebels' offense puts it all together against a conference team. Arkansas has already beaten Tennessee at home this season, so many expected a Razorbacks win.
Like all their regular season games, the win sets up another must-win. However, this one will swing the pendulum in their favor with a win against a top-ranked Georgia team. The Lane Kiffin train may have taken some time to leave the station, but it may just be chugging along at the right time.