OK St. tricked, trampled by Ole Miss in Sugar Bowl, 48-20

When asked about the significance of leading Ole Miss to its first Sugar Bowl Championship in 46 years, Freeze said, “It is hard to express, I don’t know that it’s totally sunk in yet”.

No. 12 Ole Miss (9-3, 6-2 SEC) rolls into the game ready to continue the memorable season. Oklahoma State scored first on a 26-yard Ben Grogan field goal. At this point, Kelly, who would be selected as the game’s Most Valuable Player, and the offense began to click at the end of the first quarter, scoring on a 34-yard field goal by sophomore kicker Gary Wunderlich with 2:15 left in the quarter to tie the contest at 3-3.

For Ole Miss, it’s business as usual. – Ole Miss TE Evan Engram caught six passes for 96 yards.

Laquon Treadwell did a bit of everything to put an exclamation point on the Ole Miss Rebels’ fantastic season, as well as his college career.

Tunsil, eligible on the play took a screen pass that was called a lateral from QB Chad Kelly and athletically jogged untouched into the end zone. The rout was on. Treadwell has had six games over 100 yards this season and he has caught 7 passes or more in five games.

Oklahoma State quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) is sacked by MS defensive tackle D.J. Jones in the first half of the Sugar Bowl college football game in New Orleans, Friday, Jan. 1, 2016. McCaffrey finished with 172 yards rushing, 105 yards receiving and 91 on kick returns, putting an appropriate cap on the season in which he set the NCAA record for all-purpose yards. If you’re an Oklahoma State or Ole Miss fan, you’re in luck – the two teams are facing off at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans.

After the Rebels’ first two drives, in which quarterback Chad Kelly was picked off on the third play of the game and a then a punt on the second possession, they pressed down on the accelerator and didn’t let up.

The Rebels (10-3) showed plenty of playbook moxie during the win, jumping out to a 34-6 lead at halftime by mixing their standard offense with a few trick plays that kept the Cowboys reeling all night.

The Cowboys were in the middle of the college football playoff discussion after winning their first 10 games, but back-to-back losses to Baylor and Oklahoma in the final two weeks of the season knocked them back to the Sugar Bowl.

Bell believes the team’s focus and preparation for the Cowboys (10-2 overall, 7-2 Big 12) has been much improved.

“I’m not sure of Mike’s (Gundy) total background but he reminds me of a great high school coach in regards to this guy can find ways to do great things with what he has”.

“Most importantly, they have a great defense”, Treadwell said.

OSU players and coaches reacted to the Sugar Bowl loss on Twitter.

1 Loss for Ole Miss in seven bowl meetings with Big 12/Big 8 teams – a 42-3 setback against TCU in last year’s Peach Bowl. They then ended the year with two more wins over ranked opponents, defeating LSU and rival Mississippi State.

4 Of Oklahoma State WR James Washington’s receptions this season have gained at least 70 yards. His second touchdown catch gave Ole Miss a 24-3 lead. Moreover, there were close wins against bad teams (Texas and Iowa State).

Barring an unlikely sixth year of eligibility with a medical redshirt, Walsh has played his final game for the Cowboys.