The Bayou Bengals followed a struggle against Florida with a much more convincing triumph against Kentucky last week. But QB Anthony Jennings, back in charge of the offense, figures to have a tougher time against the spectacular Ole Miss defense. Six of the Rebels' pass rushers, dubbed the Landsharks, have recorded at least two sacks, led by freshman DE Marquis Haynes with 6.5.
If Jennings is able to find his primary deep threat, WR Travin Dural, he isn't likely to get past Rebels' S Cody Prewitt often. The Tigers' ground game, featuring TBs Leonard Fournette and Kenny Hilliard will need to help, but they can expect frequent collisions with Ole Miss LBs Deterrian Shackelford and Denzel Nkemdiche.
Rebels QB Bo Wallace would like to get things moving early to neutralize the hostile crowd in Baton Rouge. Some quick connections with WR Laquon Treadwell would do the trick, but the Tigers' defense paced by LBs Kwon Alexander and Kendell Beckwith has shown improvement.
