Nebraska vs. Ole Miss
Friday, December 27, 2002, Independence Bowl Share
Ole Miss beat Nebraska 27–23. It was their only meeting on record.
FinalTV: ESPNAttendance 46,096Referee: John Smith (Big East)
MVPs Eli Manning; Chris KelsayWikipedia
Scoring by quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 3 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 23 |
| Ole Miss | 0 | 14 | 10 | 3 | 27 |
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Nebraska 60% to win. Ole Miss won as Elo’s underdog.
The series
Every Nebraska–Ole Miss gameOle Miss leads 1–0 in their only meeting.
Around this game
Nebraska
- Next gamevs. Oklahoma StateAug. 30, 2003
- SeasonNebraska in 2002
- ProgramNebraska history and records
Ole Miss
- Next gameat VanderbiltAug. 30, 2003
- SeasonOle Miss in 2002
- ProgramOle Miss history and records