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Making the Grade: How did the Ole Miss defense fare in its win over Washington State?

11by: Jake Thompson10/12/25JakeThompsonOn3
NCAA Football: Washington State at Mississippi
Oct 11, 2025; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels defensive lineman Kam Franklin (5) attempt to get to the quarterback as Washington State Cougars offensive lineman Jaylin Caldwell (64) block during the fourth quarter at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

The defense of No. 4 Ole Miss stalled some of its improvement from the previous two games and struggled against the Cougars offense at times.