Video: Local Talent Shines Bright In Week One

WATCH: The Mississippi State Bulldogs and Ole Miss Rebels can thank a lot of players that grew up in the 662 area code for starting the season 1-0.  Hear more on Saturday’s performance in the video link above.

Local players stepping up:

Mississippi State

Starkville —

WR Gabe Myles — Three catches, 19 yards, one touchdown

DL Kobe Jones — Tied team lead six tackles (2.5 for loss)

LB Willie Gay — one tackle for loss

Noxubee County —

DL Jeffery Simmons — five tackles, one sack (first career)

West Point —

RB Aeris Williams — 16 carries, 83 yards (5.2 YPC), one touchdown

Columbus —

RB Kylin Hill — 9 carries, 62 yards (6.9 YPC)

Ole Miss

Starkville —

WR AJ Brown — 8 catches, Ole Miss record 233 yards, two touchdowns

Oxford —

DK Metcalf — 8 catches, 84 yards

DK Buford — 2 carries, four yards