The Ole Miss Rebels entered Saturday’s game against Auburn with a somewhat surprising 5-2 record, and some analysts thought the Rebels could pull off the home upset of the Tigers.

However, things weren’t meant to be, as the Tigers bounced back with a 31-16 victory.

Now, the Rebels have a bye week, and coach Matt Luke addressed areas where the team needs to improve ahead of a Week 10 game against South Carolina. Per a release from the school, he singled out red-zone offense and limiting explosive plays on defense:

“The things we’re looking at are critical factors. Offensively, third downs and red zone. Obviously after the last game, we’ve spent a lot of time on red zone and what can we do to improve there. When you play against defenses that are really good, it gets tough down there. It gets constricted, they’re going to bring zero pressure and we have to win some one-on-ones. I think there’s a lot of things that you have to look at, but we have to make sure we’re putting our players in the best position to be successful. We do have some guys that can win some one-on-ones, and we have to give those guys a chance when we get down there.

“Defensively, looking at explosive plays over the course of the season. Is it scheme, is it players, is there a call that is coming up that’s consistent, is there a player where we’re putting him in a situation where he can’t be successful? We are looking at all those things where we can be better.”

The Rebels’ offense looks elite against weaker teams, but often fails to show up against the SEC’s best.

The defense, meanwhile, has been awful all year, and Luke and his coaching staff will need to find some answers during the bye.