OXFORD, Miss. — The Ole Miss Rebels wrapped up this weekend with their second road victory and sixth win of the season by beating the Vanderbilt Commodores 52-28.
The game was highlighted by a senior wide receiver Jonathan Mingo who set a new school record with 247 receiving yards on the day. It was a great showing for Mingo, but there were a couple other Rebels who had career games too. Sophomore transfer quarterback Jaxson Dart threw for a career high 448 yards, and junior transfer wide receiver Jordan Watkins also had his best college game, recording 117 receiving yards.
“I wasn’t upset that Mingo had a career game in the same game as me,” Watkins said. “Mingo is such a hard worker. He is someone that just comes to work every day, so it is great that it has finally been brought to light.”
Watkins also hauled in a 61-yard touchdown strike for the Rebels.
“The moment I caught it, I saw a flash of someone,” Watkins said. “It was actually the referee, so I hesitated, but then when I saw Mingo on my other side, I knew it was going to be a touchdown.”
He has always been able to big plays, but the Rebels’ roster is crowed with playmakers.
“We have so many playmakers on the roster,” Watkins said. “Football is a tough game, so you just have to wait your turn.”
To be successful in football you have to believe in your abilities, but this game definitely gave Watkins a little extra certainty.
“You want to have confidence when playing football,” Watkins said. “But having a game like I did on Saturday is definitely a confidence booster for me. “Getting to play faster and more physical is just what I needed.”
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