On Monday, the SEC handed out awards, and Ole Miss defensive star Walter Nolen was named the SEC Defensive Linemen of the Week. Nolen was everywhere in the Egg Bowl, registering eight total tackles with two solo tackles, 1.5 sacks, and 3.5 tackles for loss.

The Bulldogs do appear to have found their quarterback for the future, as Van Buren stood toe-to-toe with the nationally ranked Ole Miss defense and kept the Bulldogs in the game for four quarters. The freshman finished with 280 yards passing and one touchdown, along with a handful of big plays.

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