Ole Miss’ game momentum accelerates in the third quarter and continues through the fourth, with multiple big plays shaping the late outcome. Yahoo Sports publishes separate “Five Plays” recaps focusing on stretches where scoring opportunities and momentum changes become most relevant, describing a more intense and higher-impact flow after halftime.
In both the third- and fourth-quarter installments, the tone centers on the back-and-forth nature of the late game. Yahoo Sports notes that scoring and explosive plays develop as the contest reaches its final stages, while also observing that defensive execution leaves room for improvement. The fourth-quarter recap adds an additional perspective, highlighting what Mark Ivey’s play-calling could suggest about how the team manages close situations going forward, framing the late-game sequence as both action and evaluation.
Across the two articles, the shared angle is that the decisive moments cluster in the final quarter phases. The differing emphasis is timing—third quarter acceleration versus fourth quarter trading touchdowns and big plays—and the fourth-quarter piece provides extra attention to coaching implications and close-game strategy.
