There’s nothing quite like an upset in college football, and the No. 16 Ole Miss Rebels delivered a massive one on Saturday evening, knocking off the No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs 28-10 in a game that kept their College Football Playoff hopes alive.
The victory was crucial for Ole Miss, falling squarely into the “must-win” category. Despite the absence of their top offensive weapon, Tre Harris, the Rebels displayed a gritty, team-first effort. The defense was the story, limiting Georgia’s high-powered offense and playing a critical role in the win.
As the clock wound down, chaos erupted in the stands. Fans, eager to celebrate the major win, stormed the field prematurely with 16 seconds still left on the clock. Head coach Lane Kiffin, visibly frustrated, had to urge fans to clear the field so the game could be completed.
After the final whistle, the celebration reenergized with fans tearing down the goalposts in typical upset fashion. About an hour after the game, ESPN reporter Molly McGrath captured the aftermath of the wild celebration. She found one of the torn-down goalposts sitting in the middle of the Ole Miss campus—a lasting reminder of the Rebels’ stunning victory over the Bulldogs and the pandemonium that followed.
Found the Ole Miss goal post in the middle of the square pic.twitter.com/Odg9kmwFQC While removing a torn-down goal post from campus might not be easy, the win that led to the chaos was a program-defining moment for Ole Miss.
The Rebels’ 28-10 victo.