Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin delivered a statement with a dominant 52-20 win over Duke in the Gator Bowl. In a sideline interview during the fourth quarter, Kiffin said his team was trying to prove the strength of the SEC compared to other conferences.
The Rebels’ performance proved that they belonged in the College Football Playoff. Jaxson Dart, the senior quarterback, had an impressive game with 404 passing yards and four touchdowns on 27-of-35 passing, also picking up 43 yards on the ground.
Dart’s performance has boosted his NFL draft stock, with many scouts considering him a top prospect. He was likely drafted this spring but gave scouts more to watch with this latest game. The College Football Playoff committee’s decision not to include Ole Miss in the field is now being reevaluated by fans and experts alike.
The win also marked Dart’s final collegiate game, and he went out on a positive note. His performance has raised expectations for his future success in the NFL draft combine later this year.
Source: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10149393-lane-kiffin-jaxson-dart-praised-by-cfb-fans-as-ole-miss-dominates-duke-in-gator-bowl