After ‘complete game,’ Dart still Ole Miss’ starter

OXFORD, Miss.– There’s no doubt that Jaxson Dart is Mississippi’s beginning quarterback now.Dart made it through

difficulties from transfers Spencer Sanders and Walker Howard in fall camp and kipped down a strong opener in a 73-7 victory over Mercer. Coach Lane Kiffin confirmed Monday that Dart will begin for the 22nd-ranked Rebels at No. 24 Tulane on Saturday.Dart, who started the majority of last season, finished 18 of 23 passes for 334 backyards and four touchdowns against Mercer. He likewise ran 4 times for 36 lawns. “Jaxson played actually well and, like I’ve

said, had a really great camp and spring, “Kiffin stated. “So, he’s the beginning quarterback. I’ve said all along we’re extremely thrilled about that room, the depth in that room.”Editor’s Picks 2 Related The blowout afforded Kiffin a chance to get all 3 passers into the

game.Sanders was 8-of-14 passing for 134 backyards and 2 goals. He was a four-year starter at Oklahoma State.Howard, who came over from SEC rival LSU, was 3 of 4 for 56 yards. “That position has been dramatically improved like you saw [with] the play from all three men that entered,”Kiffin said.But Dart, who won a competitors for the task last season, showed his command of the offense, even if it protested an FCS group.

“I believe Dart’s grown significantly over the offseason, “Ole Miss wide receiver Jordan Watkins said.” That first game, the very first half, was a testament to that, truly. You see him going through his reads, not forcing the ball.”He played a truly, really excellent game, a total game.”