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Ole Miss quarterback Chad Kelly is coming back for more.
Despite an outstanding junior campaign in which Kelly led the SEC in passing yards per game (310.9) and pass TDs (31), Kelly will return to the school to play his senior season and get his degree.
The Rebels quarterback released this statement, per Buffalo News Sports:
No surprise: #OleMiss QB Chad Kelly will return for his senior season. His statement, via @TBNSports. pic.twitter.com/r83qbYeBOR
— Ben Garrett (@SpiritBen) January 11, 2016
Kelly capped this season with a superb performance in the 48-20 win over Oklahoma State in the Sugar Bowl. He went 21 of 33 for 302 yards with 4 touchdowns and 1 interception. He also rushed 10 times for 72 yards.
Ole Miss’ offense ranked 8th in the FBS with 40.8 points per game with Kelly under center this season.
Born and raised in Gainesville, Talal joined SDS in 2015 after spending 2 years in Bristol as an ESPN researcher. Previously, Talal worked at The Gainesville Sun.
