Chambliss accounts for 4 touchdowns as No. 9 Mississippi beats No. 13 Missouri 31-3: news
18-10-2026
Mississippi vs Missouri Highlights: Chambliss Leads No. 9 Rebels Past No. 13 Tigers 31-3
OXFORD, Miss. Quarterback Jaxson Dart and running back Ulysses Bentley IV set the tone, but it was backup quarterback Austin Chambliss who stole the spotlight, accounting for four total touchdowns to power the No. 9 Mississippi Rebels to a commanding 31-3 victory over the No. 13 Missouri Tigers.
The high-stakes SEC matchup turned into a defensive masterclass paired with clinical red-zone execution by the Rebels. Mississippi’s defense suffocated the Missouri offense from the opening drive, holding the Tigers out of the end zone entirely and limiting them to a lone second-quarter field goal.
Key Game Highlights and Scoring Summary
Red-Zone Dominance: Mississippi capitalized on key Missouri turnovers, converting short-field opportunities into consecutive scores.
Chambliss’s Big Day: Stepping into specialized offensive packages, Chambliss proved unstoppable near the goal line, tallying three rushing scores and connecting on a short play-action touchdown pass.
Defensive Lockdown: The Rebels registered five sacks, forced two critical fumbles, and held Missouri’s explosive passing attack to under 180 total aerial yards.
SEC Standings and College Football Playoff Impact
With the 31-3 triumph, No. 9 Mississippi solidifies its position in the top tier of the SEC standings and keeps its College Football Playoff hopes firmly on track. Missouri drops its second conference matchup of the season, facing an uphill battle in the national playoff race as the schedule heads into the late-season stretch. Mississippi prepares for another ranked conference showdown next Saturday, while Missouri looks to regroup at home.