Ole Miss prepares for Saturday’s football game at Oklahoma after Georgia loss

Ole Miss coach Pete Golding met with offensive lineman Brycen Sanders, wide receiver Horatio Fields and defensive back Joenel Aguero as the Rebels prepared for Saturday’s road game at Oklahoma in Norman. The team was coming off a 42-7 loss to Georgia.

Golding said responsibility for the defeat was shared by players and coaches. Georgia recorded 11 explosive plays for 299 yards, and Golding said Ole Miss missed opportunities to make routine plays. He said Oklahoma’s defense uses many of the same concepts as Georgia’s and has been aggressive with pressure and varied looks. Oklahoma has simplified its offense in recent weeks and emphasized its quarterback’s running ability, Golding said.

Sanders said the offensive line was eager to respond and prove itself Saturday, and expected Oklahoma to show many of the defensive looks Ole Miss faced against Georgia. He praised veteran lineman Troy Everett’s experience, saying, “It's like having another center next to me”. Sanders also said the team had learned from slow starts in previous road games.

Fields said the offense was working to identify what was holding it back early and aimed to start fast on its first possession. Aguero said the defense needed to be more physical at all three levels. He identified stopping Oklahoma’s run game as the first priority, followed by defending its passing game, including its use of tight ends.

Source: Ole Miss Athletics.