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Ole Miss’ Lane Kiffin reveals what made Jaxson Dart’s record-setting game possible
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Ole Miss’ Lane Kiffin reveals what made Jaxson Dart’s record-setting game possible

The Ole Miss Rebels they have a massive test this weekend when Georgia Bulldogs come to town, but quarterback Jaxson Dart comes into play on a massive run.

Dart rewrote portions of the Ole Miss record book Saturday against the Arkansas Razorbacks, tying or single-game records in total offense (562), passing yards (515) and passing touchdowns (6). He was 25 of 31 through the air in Saturday’s 63-31 win at Fayetteville, piloting the Rebels’ offense to its best overall performance in conference play so far this season.

During a media availability Monday, Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin discussed what he saw from Dart that made this record-setting game against the Hogs possible.

“His accuracy. He had amazing accuracy Saturday,” Kiffin said, “and as you look at the plays, basically his only incompletions are throws, for the most part.

“A lot of times, even when you make really good plays, afterwards you go, ‘If this receiver hadn’t dropped the ball, or would we have made this throw?’ But this was one of those games where I don’t think anybody dropped a ball, and outside of the throws, he really didn’t miss a pass, except for an overturn by Juice (Wells) a few yards on the fade.”

Dart’s performance earned him several weekly awards on Monday, including AP National Player of the Week and SEC Co-Offensive Player of the Week. He shared the SEC title with Rebel receiver Jordan Watkins, who also set several records of his own Saturday, including new marks in single-game receiving yards (254) and touchdowns (5).

Perhaps that performance is a good sign in terms of momentum for the Rebels, who sputtered on offense at times during SEC play prior to the Arkansas game. They will certainly need it this week as the Georgia Bulldogs come to town in another de facto football playoff elimination game for Ole Miss.

Ole Miss and Georgia are scheduled for a 2:30 pm CT kickoff on Saturday, and the game will be televised on ABC.