Ole Miss defeats Auburn as QB Ryan Tanaka exits with injury

The game opened with Ole Miss applying defensive pressure, and in the second quarter Ryan Tanaka sparked an offensive drive that put the team ahead 14-7. Midway through the quarter he felt a sharp knee pain and was forced to leave, with a backup quarterback stepping in.

Auburn capitalized on Tanaka's absence to tie the game at 21-21, but Ole Miss' running game and defensive stops secured a 28-21 victory. Tanaka's injury raises concerns for the team's upcoming SEC schedule, with doctors estimating a two- to three‑week recovery period.