GALLERY: Ole Miss wins its first home matchup against SIU

Posted on Sep 10 2018 - 3:25pm by Christian Johnson

Ole Miss running back Scottie Phillips fights off Southern Illinois defense on Saturday during the home opener. Photo by Christian Johnson

 

Ole Miss quarterback Jordan Ta’amu makes a pass during the ole opener versus Southern Illinois. Ole Miss won the game 76-41. Photo by Christian Johnson

 

Head coach Matt Luke greets fans during the Walk of Champions on Saturday. Photo by Christian Johnson

 

Ole Miss linebacker Josh Clarke prepares for a play by Southern Illinois on Saturday. Photo by Christian Johnson

 

Ole Miss’ new on-fielf mascot, Tony the Landshark, has his first home-field debut on Saturday during the game versus Southern Illinois. Photo by Christian Johnson

 

Ole Miss defensive players prepare for a kick by Southern Illinois during the first home game of the season on Saturday. Photo by Christian Johnson

 

Scottie Phillips celebrates a play during Ole Miss’ home opener versus Southern Illinois University. Photo by Christian Johnson

 

Jordan Ta’amu gives high fives during the Walk of Champions poor to Ole Miss’ game versus Southern Illinois on Saturday. Photo by Christian Johnson

 

Luke Logan punts the ball during Ole Miss’ home opener versus Southern Illinois. Photo by Christian Johnson

 

An Ole Miss cheerleader pumps up the crowd during the home opener versus Southern Illinois on Saturday. Photo by Christian Johnson

 

A young Ole Miss fan watches the Walk of Champions from her father’s shoulders. Photo by Christian Johnson