Malik Willis, Hugh Freeze’s Liberty offense struggling against Ole Miss defense
By SDS Staff
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Lane Kiffin’s offense vs. Hugh Freeze’s offense was one of the biggest storylines heading into Saturday’s Ole Miss-Liberty game. D.J. Durkin’s defense had something to say about that. The Rebel defense tied its previous season-high of 5 sacks early in the second quarter. Close to the half, the Rebels got sack No. 6 for a new season-high. Sack No. 7 wasn’t far behind.
Even SEC Network analyst Chris Doering chimed in from the studio about getting “cheated” out of what was supposed to be a showcase of two high-powered offenses, noting the Ole Miss defense had stolen the show.
It wasn’t just about the sacks. The Rebel unit forced 2 interceptions.
Fans on Twitter also reacted to the strong showing from Durkin’s unit in the first half.
https://twitter.com/ThomasDavis_26/status/1457026026685542405
Rebel defense showing up early, too.
Ole Miss registered 3 sacks on Liberty’s first drive of the game. https://t.co/Is5vJz6D8T
— SEC Mike (@MichaelWBratton) November 6, 2021
Our defense on that first drive. pic.twitter.com/Er6F5ISRqy
— Ole Miss Football (@OleMissFB) November 6, 2021
The @OleMissFB Defense has @CoachHughFreeze speaking in tongues on the sideline ? #HYDR
— Lauren Mayo Neal (@laurenemayo) November 6, 2021
https://twitter.com/OddsWilling/status/1457026734738575373
https://twitter.com/leeethanj/status/1457025819281403909
That's the end of the first quarter. Ole Miss leads 10-0 on Liberty. Defense is playing great, offense is playing okay. Overall, playing solid.
— Aidan Gallardo (@aidangallard0) November 6, 2021
goodness malik willis is bad
so bad he’s making this ole miss defense look good
— Austin (BaustinTV) ⚡️?☠️ (@AustinEast15) November 6, 2021
Ole Miss leads 24-0 at the half. Willis is 6-of-11 passing for 59 yards, rushing 14 times for minus 8 yards.
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