Southern Miss was beaten by Troy 28-18 on Saturday, Nov. 29. Braxton passed for 209 yards on 20-of-35 attempts (57.1%) with one touchdown and one interception. Pittman had 51 rushing yards on 10 carries, adding two receptions for 10 yards. Carl Chester had four receptions for 76 yards and one touchdown.

Two straight road losses have sent Ole Miss tumbling down the Southeastern Conference standings. A chance for redemption comes this week. The Rebels (16-9, 7-5) will host No. 18 Kentucky (19-6, 9-3) on Tuesday night and then must take on No. 2 Florida on ...