College football has reached a crucial level where everyone is striving for excellence in the game. As we enter week 11, one small mistake can have major consequences. However, recent events have put all eyes on the upcoming game between the Ole Miss Rebels and the Georgia Bulldogs. This game is seen as their only chance to prove themselves. The stress is also mounting on their star quarterback, Jaxson Dart. Let’s find out what all the fuss is about.
Today in a recent episode of the On3 podcast insider highlighted an important narrative regarding Ole Miss’s next game against the Georgia Bulldogs, which puts Jaxson Dart in a tough spot, saying, “It’s also an opportunity for Jackson Dart to assert himself as a star in the sport, but also to put Ole Miss in a position where people take them seriously as a national championship contender. I think that the majority of fans who have watched this team play just think they are a fraud.” Well, it looks like Ole Miss’s future depends on Jaxson’s performance this week, as this is their last chance to get rid of the over-hyped status.
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Yes, you heard that right. Since the start of the season, Ole Miss has been considered a team that is getting all the unnecessary attention, and there are also speculations about the possibility of them not being able to make an impression in the long run. Well, this mainly happened after their surprising loss against the Kentucky Wildcats with a 3-point margin. But then in their last game, Jaxson Dart showed what he is capable of, and now he has the sole responsibility of the team.
Jaxson Dart did something that no one expected from him. Throwing for more than 500 yards is no joke. During their last game against the Arkansas Darts, they completed 25 out of 31 passes for 515 yards with six touchdowns. Which is beyond excellence. Now you can understand why Jaxson is the center highlight of their next game. However, if things don’t go well, this will surely put a lot of pressure on him.
Pressure increasing on Jaxson Dart
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Well, Jaxson Dart’s exceptional performance against the Arkansas Razorbacks has surely boosted his stocks in the college football world and among the fans. But they are the same people who gave a really hard time to the young quarterback after his poor gameplay against the LSU Tigers. During the game, Jaxson completed 24 out of 42 passes for 284 passing yards with a touchdown, which is decent stats, but the problem that landed the team in a 26-29 loss against the Tigers was Dart getting sacked six times in the game. Which is also the season-high number of sacks for any team.
This incident triggered a wave of trolls and criticism towards Jaxson Dart. The hate escalated to the point where people were comparing Jaxson’s performance to that of head coach Lane Kiffin’s son, Knox Kiffin. Surprisingly, fans even suggested that Jaxson should join the team. Now you can imagine the immense pressure that Jaxson Dart will face in their upcoming match against the Georgia Bulldogs. This game will not only determine the Rebels’ future in the tournament but also put Jaxson Dart in a challenging position if things don’t go as expected. Can Dart deliver for the Rebels?
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