Jaxson Dart concluded his Ole Miss career with a dominant performance in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl, throwing four touchdown passes and rushing for 43 yards in a 52-20 victory over Duke. The Rebels secured their second consecutive double-digit win season, a feat last achieved in 1959-60. Despite a lighthearted criticism from coach Lane Kiffin for an unauthorized pass call, Dart reflected on his positive experience at Ole Miss.
Jaxson Dart ends his Ole Miss career with 4 TD passes and a 52-20 romp over Duke in the Gator Bowl JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - JANUARY 02: Jaxson Dart #2 of the Mississippi Rebels celebrates after being named MVP alongside Head coach Lane Kiffin after the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl against the Duke Blue Devils at EverBank Stadium on January 02, 2025 in Jacksonville, Florida. – Jaxson Dart ’s final college pass was a 69-yard touchdown that got him chewed out by coach Lane Kiffin on the sideline.
The senior never considered opting out of the bowl game. Instead, he helped the Rebels make history. With the victory, Ole Miss notched double-digit wins in consecutive years for the second time in program history and the first since 1959-60. Third-year sophomore Henry Belin IV made his second career start and was harassed all night. Belin completed 25 of 44 passes for 236 yards, with two touchdowns and the interception. He was sacked three times.
One of Ole Miss’ few miscues came when Kiffin called for a trick play on fourth down. Kicker Caden Davis’ pass got picked off in the end zone, and Dart took nearly every snap the rest of the way.
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