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Jaxson Dart isn’t just known for his impressive arm, but his ability to make plays with his legs.
In a video posted by Reel Analytics, the junior quarterback hit 19.4 miles-per-hour on a 29-yard touchdown in the Rebels’ contest against Auburn this past Saturday.
Dart’s run to the end zone gave Ole Miss a 14-7 lead with 24 seconds left in the first quarter.
Watch: @OleMissFB QB Jaxson Dart (@JaxsonDart) hit 19.4 mph on this 29-yard touchdown. #ReelAnalytics #HottyToddy
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— Reel Analytics (@RAanalytics) October 24, 2023
The Tigers tied it up at 14 apiece in the second quarter. The knotted score lasted until near the end of the 3rd quarter. Dart proceeded to run for another TD, which proved to be the game-clinching score that led to a 28-21 win for the Rebels.
Dart completed 10-of-17 passes for 202 yards, a TD and an interception against Auburn. On the ground, the junior finished with 44 yards and two scores on 14 carries.
Also for Ole Miss, sophomore tailback Quinshon Judkins ran for 124 yards and a TD on 21 carries. Senior receiver Tre Harris had four catches for 102 yards.
On defense for the Rebels, senior safety John Saunders Jr. and senior cornerback Zamari Walton each had an INT. Senior linebacker Jeremiah Jean-Baptiste recorded 7 tackles, 2 of them for a loss. Senior defensive end Cedric Johnson had 5 tackles (1.5 tackles for a loss) and 1.5 sacks.
No. 12 Ole Miss (6-1) hosts Vanderbilt this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET on the SEC Network.
