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‘I guess they do not get enough attention from the games they are losing.’ Rebels QB Jaxson Dart blasts Texas A&M after Ole Miss win

Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart states that previous social media “trolling” by several Aggie players fueled the Rebels during their 38-35 victory.

Tell me if you’ve heard this before: The quarterback from the winning team states that they were motivated by something the opposing team did during the week, such as social media “trolling” on said quarterback’s Instagram account.

Well, it happened again! After Ole Miss narrowly defeated Texas A&M 38-35 on Saturday afternoon to keep their playoff hopes alive, Rebels QB Jaxson Dart, who threw for nearly 400 yards in the win, took it upon himself to express his deepest feelings concerning a very mild social media “troll” earlier in the week from several Aggie defensive lineman, and during the after-game press conference, Dart stated,

“I guess they do not get enough attention from the games they are losing, so it was a good win for us.”

Shots taken, indeed! Yes, Aggie D-line standouts, including Fadil Diggs, McKinnley Jackson, and Shemar Stewart, joined linebacker Edgerrin Cooper and freshman Chantz Johnson in posting apparently vicious arm-flexing emojis just days before the matchup. Still, Dart stated that this was enough to get the team more focused than ever.

“Coming into it, we had a lot of confidence already. Them doing that just boosted it even more,” Dart stated. “I know the O-line specifically took that to heart, especially because of how many defensive linemen commented on it.”

The Rebels, of course, got the last laugh in the final minutes of the game, marching down the field with just minutes remaining by way of chunk plays in the passing game, leading to star running back Quinshon Judkins punching in the go-ahead touchdown from one yard out.

As many of us have avoided talking ad nauseam the past 24 hours, Texas A&M junior defensive end Shemar Turner was ejected late in the fourth quarter after striking offensive tackle Micah Pettus in the groin, as the trash talk apparently went too far in the heat of the moment. It’s not the best look, but hey, it’s all about learning from your mistakes and moving on.

Texas A&M will return to Kyle Field to take on Mississippi State on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 6:30 pm. CT. The game will air on ESPN2.

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Five takeaways from Texas A&M’s 38-35 road loss to Ole Miss

Despite an impressive second-half offensive surge, Texas A&M fell short on the road once again. Here are five takeaways from the loss.

Turmoil has set in after Texas A&M’s (5-4, 3-3 SEC) ninth straight SEC road loss after falling to Ole Miss 38-35 on Saturday afternoon, as the term “Aggie Battered Syndrome” has reared its ugly head, while sixth-year head coach Jimbo Fisher is feeling the brunt of fan frustration in what seems to be a weekly occurrence.

Entering one of the more intimidating venues the conference offers, the Aggies dealt with adversity early in the form of several critical injuries to the secondary, including starting cornerbacks Tyreek Chappell and Deuce Harmon. Two plays into the game, star wide receiver Evan Stewart reportedly sustained a now-confirmed thigh bruise before the game, keeping him out of the matchup.

Down 14-0 in the first half, a blocked field goal attempt returned by Aggie safety Jacoby Mathews cut into the lead, later leading to Le’Veon Moss’s 13-yard score to keep things within distance at 20-14. Quarterback Max Johnson played his heart out in the second half paired with an efficient running game, leading the offense to three touchdowns while throwing for 305 yards. Still, his valiant effort wasn’t enough.

Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart (24/33, 387 yards, 2 TD) continuously exposed the Aggie secondary while connecting with wide receiver Tre Harris (11 rec, 213 yards, 1 TD) but missed opportunities, including a critical endzone interception from Johnson in the first drive after the half likely cost the Aggies their first road victory in over two years.

So, what next for the Maroon and White as they enter another frustrating impasse? Here are five takeaways from Texas A&M’s Week 10 road loss to Ole Miss. But hey, they finally got over the hump after not scoring a second-half touchdown in five games. Well done!

Social Media Reacts to Texas A&M’s 38-35 loss to Ole Miss

Aggie followers flock to the internet to voice their opinion on the Texas A&M brutal last minute loss

Year 6 of Jimbo Fisher and more of the same. Once again, the Aggies have locked up at least a four-loss season with a high-powered LSU team a few weeks away. Texas A&M (5-4, 3-3 SEC) made a strong effort not to let this game get out of hand early and deserve the credit for not giving up.

But as everyone expected, this game was a little chippy that even saw star Aggie defensive lineman Shemar Turner get ejected after throwing a few blows at an Ole Miss player. Even in the loss, a few players had big games that allowed this game to remain close.

Jahdae Walker had an outstanding bounce-back game leading the Aggies in the receiver (8 catches, 100 yards, 12.5 avg), and Ainias Smith was right behind him (6 catches, 83 yards, 13.8 avg). The secondary had a rough day in the office, but there were a few standouts.

Bryce Anderson led the team in tackles and had several big stops (8 tackles, 1.5 TFLS). Junior linebacker Edgerrin Cooper also had a solid game in the loss (7 tackles, 0.5 sacks, 1 TFL).

It was nice to see the offense score touchdowns in the second half of games this season, but an L is an L, and the masses took to social media to pour out their thoughts over the course of the game.

Here are the best social media reactions from Texas A&M’s 38-35 loss to Ole Miss on Saturday afternoon.

Ainias Smith, Edgerrin Cooper speak after Texas A&M’s 38-35 loss to Ole Miss

Hear what WR Ainias Smith and LB Edgerrin Cooper had to say after Texas A&M’s 38-35 loss to Ole Miss on Saturday.

Texas A&M (5-3, 3-3 SEC) has once again reached a disappointing impasse for the 5th time in sixth-year head coach Jimbo Fisher’s career at the helm, enduring four-plus losses in five seasons. On top of it all, Saturday’s 38-35 loss to Ole Miss on the road is now the program’s fifth straight loss to a Mississippi school, while Fisher still has yet to defeat an SEC opponent on the road since the 2021 season—brutal stuff.

As bad as things may be, improvement, yes, actual improvement on offense was seen through the gritty play of quarterback Max Johnson, who, after struggling in the first half through the air, exploded the second half for 305 yards on 31/42 passing for a touchdown, but did throw a costly interception in the end zone that likely altered the game’s final outcome.

Aiding Johnson in the passing game, Grand Valley State transfer wide receiver Jahdae “All Day” Walker finally lived up to his briefly held nickname, recording eight receptions for 100 yards. In contrast, do-it-all receiver Ainias Smith, the heart and soul of the Aggie offense, had six receptions for 83 yards, including several clutch catches that led to multiple scores.

While Texas A&M’s 7th-ranked defense continued to give the offense opportunities, Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart and wide receiver Tre Harris (11 receptions, 213 yards, 1 TD) took full advantage of the Aggie’s injuries at cornerback, as starters Tyreek Chappell and Deuce Harmon missed the game due to injury.

After the game, star wide receiver Ainias Smith and linebacker Edgerrin Cooper proved their thoughts after the loss, as the Aggies’ will have to wait another week to earn their sixth win and bowl eligibility, facing Mississippi State on Saturday, Nov. 11. Here is Jimbo Fisher’s post-game press conference.

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Everything Jimbo Fisher had to say after Texas A&M’s disappointing 38-35 loss to Ole Miss

Hear what Aggies head coach Jimbo Fisher had to say after Texas A&M’s disappointing 38-35 road loss to Ole Miss on Saturday.

Texas A&M (5-3, 3-3 SEC) has once again reached a disappointing impasse for the 5th time in sixth-year head coach Jimbo Fisher’s career at the helm, enduring four-plus losses in five seasons. On top of it all, Saturday’s 38-35 loss to Ole Miss on the road is now the program’s fifth straight loss to a Mississippi school, while Fisher still has yet to defeat an SEC opponent on the road since the 2021 season—brutal stuff.

As bad as things may be, improvement, yes, actual improvement on offense was seen through the gritty play of quarterback Max Johnson, who, after struggling in the first half through the air, exploded the second half for 305 yards on 31/42 passing for a touchdown, but did throw a costly interception in the end zone that likely altered the game’s final outcome.

Aiding Johnson in the passing game, Grand Valley State transfer wide receiver Jahdae “All Day” Walker finally lived up to his briefly held nickname, recording eight receptions for 100 yards. In contrast, do-it-all receiver Ainias Smith, the heart and soul of the Aggie offense, had six receptions for 83 yards, including several clutch catches that led to multiple scores.

While Texas A&M’s 7th-ranked defense continued to give the offense opportunities, Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart and wide receiver Tre Harris (11 receptions, 213 yards, 1 TD) took full advantage of the Aggie’s injuries at cornerback, as starters Tyreek Chappell and Deuce Harmon missed the game due to injury.

After the game, Fisher provided context (i.e, “we need to execute) after the loss, as the Aggies’ will have to wait another week to earn their sixth win and bowl eligibility, facing Mississippi State on Saturday, Nov. 11. Here is Jimbo Fisher’s post-game press conference.

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Post Game Recap: Texas A&M falls to 3-3 in the SEC play after a nail-biting finish in Oxford, losing to Ole Miss 38-35

The Aggie offense exploded in the second half but wasn’t enough to overcome the Ole Miss Rebels in a 38-35 loss.

On Saturday, Texas A&M (5-4, 3-3 SEC) dropped a heartbreaker the No. 10 Ole Miss Rebels (8-1, 5-1 SEC) at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi on Saturday.

The two issues that have plagued the Aggies all season long were glaring in the first half of this game. While the defense kept Jaxson Dart uncomfortable most of the time, the secondary gave him free yards with penalties and wide-open receivers.

Even more concerning was how ineffective the offense was in their first four drives. Yards were hard to come by for the Aggies early in the game, only being able to muster 44 before they started to show any signs of life in the half. Senior QB Max Johnson was able to manufacture Texas A&M’s first scoring drive of the game with a balanced dose of passing and running, capping off a 75-yard drive with a 13-yard Le’Veon Moss touchdown run.

However, no doubt the play of the half was the blocked punt by Shemar Turner that was returned 75 yards for a touchdown and a 10-point swing. Instead of Ole Miss going up 17-0, the Aggies got their first points of the game, cutting the lead in half. Both teams would score again with the half closing out on an Ainias Smith fair catch and the Rebels up 20-14.

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The second half started off very promising but quickly went downhill. Texas A&M marched down the field on a six-plus minute opening drive that ended in a Max Johnson interception in the end zone. To add insult to injury, Shemar Turner was ejected after being called for a flagrant personal foul after throwing a lower half-of-the-body punch. Dart continued picking apart the secondary for an easy touchdown drive followed by a 2-point conversion, putting Ole Miss back up by two touchdowns.

Not willing to go out without a fight, offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino kept the Ole Miss defense guessing as they stormed down the field, threatening to score again. This time, they hit paydirt with Max Johnson linking up with his brother Jake Johnson for a 28-yard touchdown pass, bringing the Aggies within one touchdown 28-21.

This quickly turned into a shootout, with both teams exchanging points with the Aggies down 28-31 early in the fourth quarter. Max Johnson, tough as nails, would come in the clutch again, leading the Aggies on a 12-play 67-yard touchdown drive to take their first lead, going up 35-31. Unfortunately for the Aggies, a few near-defensive misses on the following Ole Miss drive allowed the Rebels to maintain said drive, ultimately resulting in a touchdown.

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Down three, the Aggies did not go away quietly; a battered Max Johnson and company willed the Aggies into field goal range. With the help of an overturned interception, the Aggies ate up a few more yards to give Randy Bond a brutal but make-able kick to tie the game with two seconds left on the clock. Bond lined up, put his foot into it, and no good. The Aggies fell 38-35 in a heart-breaking loss and must wait another week to secure their bowl eligibility.

On the heels of their ninth straight road loss, Texas A&M will look to rebound when they take on Mississippi State next Saturday night at Kyle Field.

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Texas A&M WR Evan Stewart has been confirmed out vs. Ole Miss

During the first quarter of Texas A&M’s road battle vs. Ole Miss, it was confirmed that Aggie star WR Evan Stewart is out for the game.

Amid Texas A&M’s Week 10 road battle vs. the 10th-ranked Ole Miss Rebels on Saturday afternoon, several Aggie starters on defense, including starting cornerbacks Deuce Harmon and Tyreek Chappell, did not dress and were quickly confirmed out before the 11:00 a.m. kickoff.

However, star sophomore wide receiver Evan Stewart, who was not listed as injured during the pre-game announcements, did not appear in the first two offensive drives, which finally led to ESPN sideline reporter Katie George confirming that Stewart is dealing with a lower leg injury, and will not play against the Rebels.

Stewart is second on the team with 37 receptions, 506 receiving yards, and four touchdowns in seven games this season, as the dynamic receiver had only missed one game all year. At the same time, his undisclosed lower-body injury was news to all of us during the broadcast.

In his place, wide receivers Grand Valley State transfer Jahdae Walker and junior Moose Muhammad have replaced Stewart in the lineup alongside Ainias Smith and Noah Thomas.

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Final injury report ahead of Texas A&M vs. Ole Miss

Here is the final injury report ahead of Texas A&M’s pivotal road battle vs. the 10th-ranked Ole Miss Rebels on Saturday afternoon.

Texas A&M (5-3, 3-2 SEC) got back in the winner’s column after earning their first win in nearly a month, downing the visiting South Carolina Gamecocks 30-17 on Saturday afternoon.

Having arrived in Oxford (MS), Aggies head coach Jimbo Fisher and his resilient team are set to face the 11th-ranked Ole Miss Rebels and the notorious head coach Lane Kiffin, looking for revenge after last season’s home loss, spoiling than freshman quarterback Conner Weigman’s memorable four touchdown debut.

Having not earned a true SEC road win since the 2021 season, Fisher is also 0-2 vs. Lane Kiffin since his arrival at Ole Miss, making this matchup one of the most important in his Aggie coaching career as his future at the helm remains shaky.

On Monday, Fisher spoke to the media to preview the matchup and provide any new injury updates after last week’s 30-17 win over South Carolina, headlined by the surprise absence of starting running back Le’Veon Moss.

After enduring a minor strain, Moss will return Saturday vs. Ole Miss, but freshman wide receiver Raymond Cottrell (foot) is out indefinitely. Sadly, rotational defensive end Enai White, seen walking around with crutches last weekend, will miss the remainder of the 2023 season due to a lower-body injury. Lastly, free safety Jardin Gilbert and right tackle Reuben Fatheree II have yet to rejoin the starting roster as they continue to rehab.

For the Rebels, wide receiver Qua Davis’s status may change later this week, but as of Monday, he will be out this weekend. On a final note, Conner Weigman’s rehab progression is going very well, as the sophomore standout was on the sidelines with a stability scooter and is slated to be 100% healthy ahead of the 2024 season.

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Aggies Wire Staff Predictions ahead of Texas A&M vs. Ole Miss

Our Staff at Aggies Wire have predicted just how things may shake out during Texas A&M’s Saturday’s critical road trip to face Ole Miss.

Texas A&M’s (5-3, 3-2 SEC) 2023 football season has been underwhelming, to say the least, as sixth-year head coach Jimbo Fisher has once again landed on the evergrowing “hot seat” list as his future at the helm is still somewhat unknown with four games remaining.

However, after the Aggies’ 30-17 Week 9 home win over South Carolina last Saturday, confidence inside the locker room has never been higher heading into this weekend’s pivotal road matchup vs. 10th-ranked Ole Miss (7-1, 4-1 SEC), and of course, Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin.

Have the Aggies gained momentum heading into their most harrowing battle since their loss to Alabama? It remains to be seen, but if you ask quarterback Max Johnson, A&M is more than up for the challenge after studying the Rebels in depth this week.

“They played a really physical game against Vanderbilt last week. I think they do a lot of great things. They’re physical up front and have good DBs. We’re ready for the challenge.”

This game will likely come down to the Aggies’ 13th-ranked run defense vs. Ole Miss standout running back Quinshon Judkins, who memorably ran for over 200 in last season’s 31-28 home loss to the Rebels, and trust me; this Texas A&M defensive font has not forgotten.

Ahead of the game, we at Aggies Wire have provided several vital storylines and five players to watch ahead of the game. At the same time, Our Staff has made our predictions ahead of Saturday’s showdown.

Cameron Ohnysty, Managing Editor: 

“Even though staunch improvement for the Aggies’ unstable offense has yet to be seen, even their most recent 30-17 win over South Carolina didn’t turn many heads, but as we’ve seen all season, the A&M’s 7th-ranked defense led by junior standout linebacker Edgerrin Cooper did not disappoint.

If we’re strictly going by rankings, the 10th-ranked Ole Miss Rebels (7-1, 4-1 SEC) are as good as advertised, but let’s remember the Aggies’ revenge angle after last year’s 31-28 loss in Kyle Field, which included several memorable moments from Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin, including shouting an expletive at Aggies’ safety Bryce Anderson, accusing the then-freshman of faking an injury. 

The Bottom line is that the Aggies’ porous O-line must allow Max Johnson enough time in the pocket while the defensive line must hold up against Ole Miss running back Quinshon Judkins to force Rebels QB Jaxson Dart to pass at a high rate, with the hope that A&M’s secondary can hold up against and underrated Ole Miss receiving score led by wide receiver Jordan Watkins and Tre Harris.

Hey, weirder things happen during early kick-offs!

Final Score Prediction: Ole Miss 24, Texas A&M 20

Jarrett Johson, Staff Writer: 

“It’s simple: the rest of the games for the Aggies must-win games. However, the Ole Miss game carries a little more spice with Lane Kiffin on the opposite side. The Rebels are on a roll, and their offense puts a lot of pressure on defenses, resulting in some big plays.

I believe this is a week where the offense will have to be on point to help keep pace because I expect Ole Miss to score at least 24 points. While they looked better last week the offense still does not seem to be fully in sync in line and still has not found their footing.

Earlier in the year, I had the Aggies winning this game by a touchdown, but now I think they will lose in Oxford 30-27 with renewed calls for Jimbo’s job.”

Final Score Prediction: Ole Miss 30, Texas A&M 27

Cumulative Site Prediction: Ole Miss 27, Texas A&M 24

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Five players to watch ahead of Texas A&M vs. Ole Miss

Will Jimbo Fisher finally end his SEC road woes? Here are five players to watch ahead to Texas A&M’s road trip vs. 10th-ranked Ole Miss.

Texas A&M’s (5-3, 3-2 SEC) 2023 football season has been underwhelming, to say the least, as sixth-year head coach Jimbo Fisher has once again landed on the evergrowing “hot seat” list as his future at the helm is still somewhat unknown with four games remaining.

However, after the Aggies’ 30-17 Week 9 home win over South Carolina last Saturday, confidence inside the locker room has never been higher heading into this weekend’s pivotal road matchup vs. 10th-ranked Ole Miss (7-1, 4-1 SEC), and of course, Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin.

This will begrudgingly be Texas A&M’s fourth early kickoff this season, but this time, it may work to their benefit as the road team in front of a home crowd that may lack energy early on. Still, Ole Miss is a Top 10 team for good reason behind a potent offense, scoring an average of 38.8 points per game this season.

Seeking his first true SEC road win since 2021, Fisher will likely have to rely again on the Aggie’s 7th-ranked defense, while quarterback Max Johnson must show up in a big way for four quarters.

This week, we have provided several storylines to help provide the full scoop on what to expect on Saturday afternoon.

Focusing on the players that need to make plays this weekend, here are the five players to watch ahead of Texas A&M vs. Ole Miss