Ole Miss Rebels vs. Kentucky Wildcats: 2025 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Ole Miss Rebels defeated Kentucky Wildcats 30–23 in Week 2, 2025. Final score: Ole Miss Rebels 30, Kentucky Wildcats 23.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Ole Miss Rebels	0	15	9	3	30
Kentucky Wildcats	6	6	6	3	23

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Austin Simmons (Ole Miss) — 260.0 yds · +0.10 EPA/play +2.46 EPA
• Cutter Boley (Kentucky) — 33.0 yds · -0.47 EPA/play -1.89 EPA
• Zach Calzada (Kentucky) — 140.0 yds · -0.53 EPA/play -16.88 EPA

Rushing

• Kewan Lacy (Ole Miss) — 153.0 yds · 1 TD -0.07 EPA
• Seth McGowan (Kentucky) — 93.0 yds · 2 TD +0.49 EPA
• Dante Dowdell (Kentucky) — 71.0 yds -0.14 EPA

Receiving

• Harrison Wallace III (Ole Miss) — 4 rec · 117.0 yds +1.44 EPA
• Kendrick Law (Kentucky) — 6 rec · 34.0 yds -0.03 EPA
• Josh Kattus (Kentucky) — 2 rec · 8.0 yds -0.58 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Austin Simmons	Ole Miss	24	54.2%	260	0	+0.10	+2.46
Cutter Boley	Kentucky	4	25.0%	33	0	-0.47	-1.89
Zach Calzada	Kentucky	32	46.9%	140	0	-0.53	-16.88

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Ole Miss	Kentucky
Plays	72	70
EPA / play	-0.010	-0.193
Total EPA	-0.71	-13.51
Success rate	45.8%	35.7%
Pass EPA / play	+0.103	-0.522
Rush EPA / play	-0.066	+0.155
Yards	485	375

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Ole Miss	5	19	-1.69	Punt
Q1	Kentucky	3	1	-3.46	Punt
Q1	Ole Miss	5	30	-1.28	Missed FG
Q1	Kentucky	3	13	-1.23	Punt
Q1	Ole Miss	4	22	-4.62	Interception
Q1	Kentucky	8	31	+2.80	Rush TD
Q1	Ole Miss	3	15	-5.16	Interception
Q1	Kentucky	4	17	-2.13	Field goal
Q2	Ole Miss	6	75	+6.36	Rush TD
Q2	Kentucky	3	5	-2.32	Punt
Q2	Ole Miss	8	75	+6.09	Rush TD
Q2	Kentucky	9	62	+0.68	Field goal
Q2	Ole Miss	7	50	+0.30	Field goal
Q2	Kentucky	4	52	+0.95	Ended
Q3	Kentucky	3	3	-2.92	Punt
Q3	Ole Miss	3	5	-2.66	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Ole Miss Rebels · Austin Simmons pass to Harrison Wallace III for 55 yards (4th & 1) (+6.71 EPA)
2. Q1 · Ole Miss Rebels · Austin Simmons pass intercepted (-5.67 EPA)
3. Q4 · Kentucky Wildcats · Zach Calzada pass to Kendrick Law for 18 yards (4th & 4) (+3.8 EPA)
4. Q3 · Ole Miss Rebels · Austin Simmons pass to Harrison Wallace III for 39 yards (2nd & 10) (+3.62 EPA)
5. Q1 · Ole Miss Rebels · Austin Simmons pass intercepted (-3.35 EPA)
6. Q2 · Ole Miss Rebels · Austin Simmons rushes for 14 yards (3rd & 4) (+3.04 EPA)
7. Q1 · Ole Miss Rebels · Austin Simmons pass to Deuce Alexander for 30 yards (2nd & 10) (+2.95 EPA)
8. Q4 · Kentucky Wildcats · Zach Calzada to Hardley Gilmore IV — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-2.46 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Ole Miss Rebels controlled the final (30–23) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Austin Simmons (Ole Miss) — 260.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Ole Miss at -0.01 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 Ole Miss Rebels vs Kentucky Wildcats?

Ole Miss Rebels 30, Kentucky Wildcats 23 in Week 2 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Ole Miss Rebels vs Kentucky Wildcats?

Ole Miss Rebels won with a final score of 30–23.

Where can I find the Ole Miss Rebels vs Kentucky Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401752686.

Who led Ole Miss Rebels vs Kentucky Wildcats in passing?

Austin Simmons (Ole Miss) led passers with 260.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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