Ole Miss to face Texas Tech in TaxAct Texas Bowl

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Aidan Patel, Sports Editor

 

On December 28, 2022, the Ole Miss Rebels will travel to NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas to face the Texas Tech Raiders in the TaxAct Texas Bowl. Kickoff is at 8PM CT on ESPN. 

 

ESPN Matchup Predictor: 61.7% in favor of the Ole Miss Rebels

Line: Ole Miss -4.0

Over/Under: 69.5

 

Ole Miss Rebels (8-4) finished 3rd in the SEC West. They lost last year’s bowl game against #5 Baylor in the Sugar Bowl by a score of 21-7. They have an unofficial ranking of #31.

 

Texas Tech Red Raiders (7-5) finished 4th in the Big 12. They won last year’s bowl game against Mississippi State in the Liberty Bowl by a score of 34-7. They have an unofficial ranking of #39.

 

Season Leaders:

QB (TTU) D. Smith: 147-222 completions, 1505 yards, 12 TDs, 8 INTs
QB (MISS) J. Dart: 201-321 completions, 2613 yards, 18 TDs, 8 INTs

 

RB (TTU) S. Thompson: 133 carries, 670 yards, 6 TDs
RB (MISS) Q. Judkins: 251 carries, 1476 yards, 16 TDs

 

WR (TTU) J. Bradley: 43 receptions, 656 yards, 5 TDs
WR (MISS) M. Heath: 52 receptions, 834 yards, 4 TDs