1985 Ole Miss Rebels football team

American college football season August 2023 January 2026 1985 Ole Miss Rebels football Southeastern Conference SEC 4–6–1 2–4 Billy Brewer 3rd Robert McGraw 3rd Carl Torbush 3rd Vaught–Hemingway StadiumMississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium The 1985 Ole Miss Rebels football team represented the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) during the 1985 NCAA Division I-A football season. Led by third-year head coach Billy Brewer, the Rebels compiled an overall record of 4–6–1, with a mark of 2–4 in conference play, and finished seventh in the SEC.1985 Ole Miss Rebels Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football November 4, 2023 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/mississippi/1985-schedule.html It was the second consecutive losing season for Ole Miss, duplicating their record from the previous year. Schedule 1985 AP September 7 t y y Memphis State Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium Memphis, TN rivalry 17–17 50,936 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-tigers-rebs-settl/134623612/ The Commercial Appeal Tigers, Rebs settle nothing September 8, 1985 November 4, 2023 Newspapers.com September 14 l y Arkansas 14 Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium Jackson, MS rivalry 19–24 52,110 https://www.newspapers.com/article/tulsa-world-hogs-hit-rebs-late-2419/134623722/ Tulsa World Hogs hit Rebs late, 24–19 September 15, 1985 November 4, 2023 Newspapers.com September 21 w y Arkansas State Vaught–Hemingway Stadium Oxford, MS 18–16 29,912 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/110935461/rebels-brewer-likes-what-he-sees-in-win/ The Knoxville News-Sentinel Rebels' Brewer likes what he sees in winning drive September 22, 1985 October 8, 2022 Newspapers.com September 28 w y y Tulane Louisiana Superdome New Orleans, LA rivalry 27–10 32,578 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87762348/austins-return-sparks-rebels/ Hattiesburg American Austin's return sparks Rebels September 29, 1985 October 25, 2021 Newspapers.com October 5 l y Auburn 14 Jordan-Hare Stadium Auburn, AL rivalry 0–41 67,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution-auburn-routs-ol/134623848/ The Atlanta Journal & Constitution Auburn routs Ole Miss 41–0 October 6, 1985 November 4, 2023 Newspapers.com October 12 l Georgia 18 Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium Jackson, MS 21–49 35,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/florida-today-georgia-topples-ole-miss/134623934/ Florida Today Georgia topples Ole Miss October 13, 1985 November 4, 2023 Newspapers.com October 26 w Vanderbilt Vaught–Hemingway Stadium Oxford, MS rivalry 35–7 35,500 https://www.newspapers.com/article/enterprise-journal-austin-throws-three-t/134623137/ Enterprise-Journal Austin throws three TD passes to guide Ole Miss to victory October 27, 1985 November 4, 2023 Newspapers.com November 2 l LSU 16 Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium Jackson, MS rivalry 0–14 45,000 https://www.newspapers.com/article/hattiesburg-american-misfortune-finds-re/134624055/ Hattiesburg American Misfortune finds Rebs November 3, 1985 November 4, 2023 Newspapers.com November 9 l y y Notre Dame Notre Dame Stadium Notre Dame, IN 14–37 59,075 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-journal-notre-dame-crushes-o/134624147/ The Courier-Journal Notre Dame crushes Ole Miss November 10, 1985 November 4, 2023 Newspapers.com November 16 l y Tennessee 18 Neyland Stadium Knoxville, TN rivalry 14–34 92,482 https://www.newspapers.com/article/kingsport-times-news-vols-stuff-ole-miss/134624232/ Kingsport Times-News Vols stuff Ole Miss, 34–14 November 17, 1985 November 4, 2023 Newspapers.com November 23 w y Mississippi State Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium Jackson, MS Egg Bowl 45–27 48,705 https://www.newspapers.com/article/clarion-ledger-egged-on-ole-miss-trashes/134622186/ The Clarion-Ledger Egged-on Ole Miss trashes State 45–27 November 24, 1985 November 4, 2023 Newspapers.com Personnel 1985 Ole Miss Rebels y J.R. Ambrose WR Kent Austin QB y Johnny Boatman RB Bobby Clark OL Chuck Cleveland RB Ross Genovese OL Willie Goodloe RB Antonio Harris RB Jamie Holder WR Todd Irvin OL Daren Johnson WR Steve Joyner TE Greg Lee TE David McKinney QB Joe Mickles RB y Ricky Myers WR Chris Osgood QB Mario Perry TE y Tony Rayburn OL Andree Rodgers WR Nubin Ross OL Jay Schimmel OL Michael Smith TE Robert Smith RB Shawn Sykes RB Sr Nathan Wonsley RB y Mark Young QB Daniel Boyce LB Lester Brinkley DL Mike Fitzsimmons DL Everett Flakes DB Jeff Herrod LB Fuzzy Huddleston LB Lopaz Jones DL Reed Killion LB Stevon Moore DB Jeff Noblin DB Frank Porter DB Michael Portis DL Benton Reed DL Jonathan Shelley DB Eric Truitt DB Wesley Walls DL Jay Webb DL Bryan Owen K Bill Smith P https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/mississippi/1985-roster.html 2026-May-25 Billy Brewer Season summary at Memphis St May 2026 Arkansas right 1985 Arkansas at Ole Miss – Full game broadcast Arkansas St May 2026 at Tulane May 2026 at Auburn right 1985 Ole Miss at Auburn – Full game broadcast Georgia May 2026 Vanderbilt May 2026 LSU right 1985 LSU at Ole Miss – Full game broadcast at Notre Dame May 2026 at Tennessee right 1985 Ole Miss at Tennessee – Full game broadcast vs Mississippi St Egg Bowl Ole Miss Rebels; text-align:center collapsed Mississippi State Bulldogs (5–5) vs. Ole Miss Rebels (3–6–1) November 23, 1985 Ole Miss 7 10 21 7 Mississippi St 7 0 0 20 Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium, Jackson, Mississippi 48,705 Box Score First quarter MSU – Don Smith 1-yard run (Artie Cosby kick), 7:29. Mississippi St 7–0. OM – J.R. Ambrose 38-yard pass from Mark Young (Bryan Owen kick), 1:06. Tie 7–7. Second quarter OM – Jamie Holder 13-yard pass from Mark Young (Bryan Owen kick), 13:56. Ole Miss 14–7. OM – Bryan Owen 41-yard field goal, 8:59. Ole Miss 17–7. Third quarter OM – Nathan Wonsley 2-yard run (Bryan Owen kick), 10:28. Ole Miss 24–7. OM – Nathan Wonsley 6-yard run (Bryan Owen kick), 6:43. Ole Miss 31–7. OM – Willie Goodloe 4-yard run (Bryan Owen kick), 2:33. Ole Miss 38–7. Fourth quarter MSU – Don Smith 1-yard run (run failed), 6:36. Ole Miss 38–13. MSU – Don Smith 1-yard run (Don Smith run), 3:51. Ole Miss 38–21. OM – Shawn Sykes 3-yard run (Bryan Owen kick), 1:16. Ole Miss 45–21. MSU – Louis Clark 35-yard pass from Don Smith (pass failed), 0:47. Ole Miss 45–27. Top passers OM – Mark Young – 10/19, 173 yards, 2 TD MSU – Don Smith – 13/28, 188 yards, TD Top rushers OM – Shawn Sykes – 12 rushes, 72 yards, TD MSU – Hank Phillips – 11 rushes, 33 yards Top receivers OM – J.R. Ambrose – 4 receptions, 82 yards, TD MSU – Louis Clark – 4 receptions, 81 yards, TD Third straight win vs. MSU Most points scored by Ole Miss since 1982 vs. Tulane Defense - seven sacks right Billy Brewer Show – 1985 vs. Mississippi St References Ole Miss Category:Ole Miss Rebels football seasons Ole Miss Rebels football Category:Long stubs with short prose