Hugh Freeze on embarrassing Egg Bowl loss to Mississippi State

Ole Miss was embarrassed on Saturday against rival Mississippi State.

There’s simply no other way to state it. The Rebels gave up 457 yards on the ground, and never gained their proverbial footing en route to a 55-20 loss.

The defeat ends what was a very disappointing season for Hugh Freeze’s team. It started the season ranked No. 11. However, Ole Miss ended with seven losses — and a 2-6 conference record.

Freeze addressed the result after the contest:

"Hate it for our fans, hate it for our university." Strong words from Freeze to sum up Senior Night and the 2016 season.

— Courtney Asher Smith (@RebelWalkCAS) November 27, 2016

Freeze: "I'm glad the season is over. It's been frustrating. Ready to get on the road recruiting."

— Daily Mississippian (@thedm_sports) November 27, 2016

Freeze on this season "It's been the toughest of my professional career."

— Daily Mississippian (@thedm_sports) November 27, 2016

Freeze: "There are a lot of low points, but when you lose this game.. It's low."

— Daily Mississippian (@thedm_sports) November 27, 2016

Freeze says he's not far along on a DC hire.

"I felt Dave deserved to finish this year with little distractions."

— Daily Mississippian (@thedm_sports) November 27, 2016

Freeze on freshmen QB Shea Patterson: "I think he's a great piece to build around."

— Courtney Asher Smith (@RebelWalkCAS) November 27, 2016

Freeze also touches on Dave Wommack's retirement: "It's time for me to go in the next direction."

— Courtney Asher Smith (@RebelWalkCAS) November 27, 2016