The Bulldogs have struggled this season, but their front seven has been a bright spot. That said, it could be difficult for the Rebels can establish their game plan on Thursday. Ole Miss’ Jaxson Dart has recorded the third-most play-action passing yards of any FBS quarterback this season (1,617), and the Rebels rank 11th nationally in Pass Explosiveness thanks to deep balls after the linebackers get dragged down. Once Judkins gets going, the Rebels can set up the patented Lane Kiffin play-action passing attack. He avoids and breaks tackles as well as any back, ranking 14th nationally among qualified running backs in missed tackles forced (54) and yards after contact (700).
Luckily, Judkins doesn’t need blocking to be successful.
The Rebels don’t have the best offensive line, ranking 102nd nationally in Offensive Line Yards, so their advanced rush metrics are middling (58th in Rush Success Rate, 54th in EPA per Rush). Ole Miss likes establishing the inside-zone rush game behind elusive back Quinshon Judkins.
