Duke Blue Devils vs. Ole Miss Rebels: 2024 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Ole Miss Rebels defeated Duke Blue Devils 52–20 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: Duke Blue Devils 20, Ole Miss Rebels 52.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Duke Blue Devils	0	6	6	12	20
Ole Miss Rebels	12	9	6	12	52

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Jaxson Dart (Ole Miss) — 383.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.46 EPA/play +17.43 EPA
• Austin Simmons (Ole Miss) — 34.0 yds · +0.00 EPA/play +0.00 EPA
• Jaquez Moore (Duke) — 0.0 yds · -0.72 EPA/play -0.72 EPA

Rushing

• Ulysses Bentley IV (Ole Miss) — 70.0 yds · 2 TD +0.13 EPA
• Jaxson Dart (Ole Miss) — 59.0 yds +0.30 EPA
• Jaquez Moore (Duke) — 10.0 yds -0.98 EPA

Receiving

• Cayden Lee (Ole Miss) — 8 rec · 57.0 yds +0.56 EPA
• Jordan Watkins (Ole Miss) — 7 rec · 180.0 yds +1.34 EPA
• Eli Pancol (Duke) — 5 rec · 42.0 yds +0.20 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jaxson Dart	Ole Miss	38	71.1%	383	4	+0.46	+17.43
Austin Simmons	Ole Miss	1	100.0%	34	0	0.00	0.00
Jaquez Moore	Duke	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.72	-0.72
Henry Belin IV	Duke	44	56.8%	271	2	-0.04	-1.62
Caden Davis	Ole Miss	1	0.0%	59	0	-5.98	-5.98

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Duke	Ole Miss
Plays	68	70
EPA / play	-0.273	+0.240
Total EPA	-18.53	+16.77
Success rate	27.9%	52.9%
Pass EPA / play	-0.052	+0.286
Rush EPA / play	-0.704	+0.178
Yards	315	643

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Ole Miss	12	124	-4.47	Interception
Q1	Duke	4	9	-5.28	Ended
Q1	Ole Miss	4	68	+5.35	Pass TD
Q1	Duke	3	3	-2.88	Punt
Q1	Ole Miss	11	66	+4.70	Rush TD
Q1	Duke	5	9	-3.58	Punt
Q2	Ole Miss	11	61	+0.22	Field goal
Q2	Duke	8	70	+5.95	Pass TD
Q2	Ole Miss	10	80	+6.45	Pass TD
Q2	Duke	9	24	-0.45	Punt
Q2	Ole Miss	1	0	-0.53	Ended
Q3	Duke	3	-4	-3.36	Punt
Q3	Ole Miss	3	-1	-3.48	Punt
Q3	Duke	7	65	-7.07	Touchdown
Q3	Duke	9	49	-2.08	Ended
Q3	Ole Miss	4	79	+5.23	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Duke Blue Devils · Kickoff (+6.66 EPA)
2. Q3 · Duke Blue Devils · Henry Belin IV — Interception returned for a touchdown (-6.65 EPA)
3. Q4 · Ole Miss Rebels · Jaxson Dart pass to Jordan Watkins for a touchdown (69 yards) (+6.01 EPA)
4. Q1 · Ole Miss Rebels · Caden Davis pass intercepted (-5.98 EPA)
5. Q4 · Duke Blue Devils · Henry Belin IV pass to Jordan Moore for a touchdown (20 yards) (+5.54 EPA)
6. Q2 · Ole Miss Rebels · Jaxson Dart pass to Dae'Quan Wright for a touchdown (21 yards) (+4.08 EPA)
7. Q4 · Duke Blue Devils · Henry Belin IV pass to Eli Pancol for 15 yards (4th & 6) (+3.93 EPA)
8. Q2 · Ole Miss Rebels · Jaxson Dart rushes for 19 yards (3rd & 19) (+3.4 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Ole Miss Rebels controlled the final (52–20) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Jaxson Dart (Ole Miss) — 383.0 yds, 4 TD.
• EPA edge: Ole Miss at 0.24 EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Duke Blue Devils vs Ole Miss Rebels?

Duke Blue Devils 20, Ole Miss Rebels 52 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Duke Blue Devils vs Ole Miss Rebels?

Ole Miss Rebels won with a final score of 20–52.

Where can I find the Duke Blue Devils vs Ole Miss Rebels box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401677105.

Who led Duke Blue Devils vs Ole Miss Rebels in passing?

Jaxson Dart (Ole Miss) led passers with 383.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Duke Blue Devils at Ole Miss Rebels in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.