Ole Miss recruits offer thoughts on Rebels’ win over Gamecocks: ‘…they dominated South Carolina at home’

OXFORD, Miss. — The Rebels gained redemption on the road this past Saturday as they defeated the Gamecocks, 27-3.  We caught up with some of the Ole Miss recruiting prospects, and even one former Rebel player, to get their thoughts on what stood out on the win over South Carolina.

After a crazy weekend of college football, Ole Miss (5-1, 1-1 SEC) has made its way back in to the top 10, sitting at No. 9 in the Associated Press and No. 8 in the Coaches Poll.

Ole Miss moves up to No. 9 in AP Top 25, No. 8 in Coaches Poll. Hotty Toddy! https://t.co/kwD2QF5Hqe

— The Rebel Walk (@TheRebelWalk) October 6, 2024

As we draw closer to the December signing period, more eyes are on Rebel prospects and we visited with some of them about the win in Columbia. Here’s what they had to say.

Recruits on the Win

“What stood out the most about the win over South Carolina is the energy the team and coaching staff came out with. I can say they started off way faster than they did a week ago against Kentucky!!”

2025 TI  Mims, 3-star WR, Baldwin County, Alabama

“It was no surprise to me. The Rebels do what it takes to get the job done every time!”

2026 Cardae Mack, 3-star ATH: Atascocita, Texas

“The team had a very strong start and efficient passing game. The defense dominated all night. It was a big win.”

2027 Grant Haviland, TE: Milton, Georiga

“What stood out to me the most was the final score. I expected Ole Miss to win, but I was totally surprised by the way they dominated South Carolina at home.”

2028 Christian Scott Webb, Edge: Buford, Georgia

Former Ole Miss OL Bradley Sowell On the Win

If anyone knows the pressure of road redemption and player demand it is former Ole Miss lineman and  seven-year NFL veteran Bradley Sowell. We caught up with the former Rebel standout to get his take on the Rebel win.

“Overall, Ole Miss got exactly what they needed, a classic ugly SEC road win. Playing great defense and winning the turnover margin was huge.

“Offensively we made the plays we needed to win the game, but two weeks in a row we haven’t looked comfortable. I’m not sure if it’s because we are a little banged up, but we’ve got to be better on third down and at keeping Dart upright.”

Former Ole Miss lineman Bradley Sowell

Next Up

The Rebs continue their road trip, heading to Baton Rouge Saturday where they will take on Coach Brian Kelly’s Bayou Bengals in an electric week-seven showdown. Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m.