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**No. 4 Ole Miss Edges Out Washington State in Close Contest**

OXFORD, Miss. – The No. 4 Ole Miss Rebels narrowly avoided an upset Saturday, defeating the Washington State Cougars 24-21 in a game that saw the Rebels struggle to maintain their usual dominance. Quarterback Trinidad Chambliss led the charge for Ole Miss, throwing for two touchdowns and rushing for another, ultimately proving to be the difference maker.

The Rebels (6-0) trailed Washington State (3-3) 14-10 late in the third quarter before Chambliss ignited the offense with a 17-yard touchdown run. He later connected with Cayden Lee on a 35-yard touchdown pass, giving Ole Miss a 24-14 lead with just under seven minutes to play.

Washington State, however, refused to back down. Quarterback Zevi Eckhaus, who finished 24-of-31 for 218 yards and two touchdowns, connected with Tony Freeman on a 19-yard touchdown pass, bringing the Cougars within three points with time remaining. Despite a final drive, the Cougars were unable to find the end zone, sealing the Ole Miss victory.

Chambliss finished the game with 253 passing yards and one touchdown pass, while Kewan Lacy added 142 rushing yards. Eckhaus and WR Tony Freeman had strong performances for the Cougars, but it wasn’t enough.

While Ole Miss escaped with the win, Head Coach Lane Kiffin expressed disappointment with his team’s performance. “That performance was definitely not to our standard,” Kiffin said, suggesting that the team looked far from deserving of their No. 4 ranking.

Washington State’s coach, Jimmy Rogers, while acknowledging the loss, praised his team’s effort. “Nobody can question our effort,” Rogers said.

Looking ahead, Washington State will visit No. 19 Virginia on Oct. 18. Ole Miss faces a tough road test as they travel to take on No. 10 Georgia on the same day.

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