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Auburn Football vs. Ole Miss: Matchup and Prediction

By Jake Mastroianni

Oct 31, 2015; Auburn, AL, USA; Ole Miss Rebels Quincy Adeboyejo (8) and Auburn Tigers defensive back Jonathan Ford (23) battle for a pass during the fourth quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. The Rebels beat the Tigers 27-19. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 31, 2015; Auburn, AL, USA; Ole Miss Rebels Quincy Adeboyejo (8) and Auburn Tigers defensive back Jonathan Ford (23) battle for a pass during the fourth quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. The Rebels beat the Tigers 27-19. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 1, 2016; Oxford, MS, USA; Mississippi Rebels tight end Evan Engram (17) battles for possession of the ball with Memphis Tigers defensive back Jahmahl Pardner (26) during the third quarter of the game at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mississippi won 48-28. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2016; Oxford, MS, USA; Mississippi Rebels tight end Evan Engram (17) battles for possession of the ball with Memphis Tigers defensive back Jahmahl Pardner (26) during the third quarter of the game at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mississippi won 48-28. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports /

Ole Miss Offense

There is no denying that Ole Miss possesses one of the best quarterbacks in the country in Chad Kelly, who leads a powerful offense that is averaging 37 points per game.

They are also averaging 455 yards per game with 305.4 of that coming through the air.

Chad Kelly has thrown for 2,067 yards and 15 touchdowns as well as 7 interceptions. But he can beat you with his legs too as he’s second on the team in rushing with 269 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Akeem Judd leads the team in rushing with 382 yards and 4 touchdowns, but he’s only averaging 54.6 yards per game. I think he’s underutilized, mainly because Ole Miss’ defense has given up a lot of points, which causes them to abandon the run game early.

Tight end Evan Engram, if you can even call him a tight end, leads the team with 605 yards receiving and 5 touchdowns. He is a nightmare matchup for any defense.

Damore’ea Stringfellow is the team’s top wide receiver with 26 catches for 423 yards – a 16.3 yard per catch average – to go along with 2 touchdowns.

They have five guys with at least 15 catches and 200 yards. This will be the most dynamic offense Auburn has faced since Texas A&M.

They’ve scored on 31-of-33 trips to the redzone this year, with 24 of those trips ending with a touchdown.

The offensive line has allowed 14 sacks this season, including five to Florida State and three to Alabama. They’ve given up 12 sacks in their four losses and just two in their three wins.

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