Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart threw two brutal fourth-quarter interceptions in opposition to Florida to sink the Rebels’ School Soccer Playoff hopes.
No. 9 Ole Miss (8-3, 4-3 in SEC) misplaced 24-17 regardless of reaching Florida territory on its final two possessions.
Dart made a poor determination on his first interception, throwing to vast receiver Antwane Wells Jr. in triple-coverage on a first-and-10 from the Gators’ 39-yard line.
His second interception got here because the Rebels have been determined, dealing with third-and-10 from the Florida 48-yard line with no timeouts.
Dart threw to keep away from a sack, and his go sailed over his supposed goal for a straightforward game-sealing choose for Gators defensive again Bryce Thornton, who additionally recorded the primary interception.
Dart completed 24-of-41 for 323 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. He added 71 speeding yards on 14 carries (5.1 yards per carry).
He had a sizzling begin, finishing 13 of his first 16 makes an attempt earlier than ending the sport 11-of-25.
Dart picked a nasty time to play arguably his worst stretch of soccer this season. With the loss, Ole Miss is successfully out of competition for a CFP berth.
It is unlikely to beat losses to Kentucky (4-6, 1-6 in SEC), LSU (6-4, 3-3 in SEC) and Florida (6-5, 4-4 in SEC).
It is a large step again for Ole Miss after it scored its signature win beneath head coach Lane Kiffin in Week 11 in opposition to No. 10 Georgia (9-2, 6-2 in SEC).
Per ESPN’s playoff predictor, the Rebels entered Week 13 with a 67 p.c probability of reaching the playoffs. Because of the loss to Florida, if it beats Mississippi State subsequent weekend, Ole Miss’ odds of receiving a playoff berth can be 4 p.c.
