Kelly leads No. 17 Mississippi to 73-21 win over Fresno St


OXFORD, Miss. -- Chad Kelly threw for 346 yards and four touchdowns and Quincy Adeboyejo caught three touchdown passes to lead No. 17 Mississippi past Fresno State 73-21 on Saturday.

Kelly started his second straight game after winning what coach Hugh Freeze called a close quarterback race during preseason camp against Ryan Buchanan and DeVante Kincade.

He was sharp from the outset, leading the Rebels to a 28-0 lead after one quarter. He completed 20 of 25 passes during the game.

Ole Miss had two interceptions in the third quarter that ended any hope of a Fresno State comeback. Trae Elston's was returned for a 38-yard touchdown, which was his second straight game with an interception return for a score.

Ole Miss finished with 607 total yards.

Fresno State's Chason Virgil completed 12 of 18 passes for 140 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. Marteze Waller ran for 91 yards.

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