The Rebels defeated Iowa in Minneapolis to claim Mississippi's first-ever intercollegiate gold medal in the flag football, tell me about this news in (https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/ole-miss-hosts-lsu-top-game-country-rebels-not-even-most-decorated-football-team-own-campus)

19-09-2026

The article details the national championship run of the Ole Miss Special Olympics College Flag Football Club, which earned Mississippi’s first-ever intercollegiate gold medal in flag football at the Special Olympics in Minneapolis.

Key details highlighted in the story include:

• Campus Context: While Oxford, Mississippi, was the center of the college football world for the major matchup between Ole Miss and LSU, the article notes that the most decorated football team on campus was actually this flag football squad.

• Team Roster & Unified Format: The team competes in a 5-on-5 unified format featuring three Special Olympics athletes (individuals with intellectual disabilities) alongside two college student “partners.” The roster included Ole Miss senior center Jason Skocy and defensive standout Madison Dennis, who was the only woman on the team. The squad was coached by intramural coordinator Hunter Crabbs.

• Championship Comeback: After defeating Mississippi State to earn the right to represent the state, the Rebels faced significant adversity in Minneapolis by losing their first two pool-play games. They rallied through the tournament bracket to reach the gold medal match against Iowaone of the teams they had previously lost to. Despite losing a key player to injury during a tightly contested final, Ole Miss persevered to claim the gold medal and national title.

• Campus Recognition: Beyond the competitive success and the friendships formed off the field (including trips to the Mall of America and an Olympic Village), the squad was celebrated as campus celebrities, earning an ovation from the student section when honored on the field during an Ole Miss home game against Charlotte.



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