The Rebels finished tied for 2nd in the Southeastern Conference in their first bowl game since 1983, which was also in the Independence Bowl. David McWilliams left Texas Tech for the University of Texas prior to the bowl game, leaving the job to Spike Dykes in the first bowl game for the Red Raiders since 1977.
Game summary
First quarter
Ole Miss: Willie Goodloe 1 run (Owen kick) – 7-0 Ole Miss
Second quarter
Ole Miss: Joe Mickles 9 run (Owen kick) – 14-0 Ole Miss
Ole Miss: Owen 21 field goal – 17-0 Ole Miss
Texas Tech: James Gray 1 run (Segrist kick) – 17-7 Ole Miss
Third quarter
Texas Tech: Merv Scurlark 33 interception return (Segrist kick) – 17-14 Ole Miss
Fourth quarter
Texas Tech: Segrist 19 field goal – 17-17 tie
Ole Miss: Owen 48 field goal – 20-17 Ole Miss
Aftermath
Dykes remained the Red Raiders head coach until 1999, reaching six more bowl games, with the last being against Ole Miss, in 1998. Ole Miss reached four more bowl games with Brewer before he was fired in 1993.[2][3]
Statistics
Statistics
Ole Miss
Texas Tech
First downs
26
18
Rushing yards
60
175
Passing yards
343
181
Interceptions
1
1
Total yards
403
356
Fumbles–lost
1–1
2–0
Penalties–yards
5–33
5–60
Punts–average
6–45.5
8–41.5
References
^"Mississippi Wins Independence Bowl". Daily Sitka Sentinel. Associated Press. December 22, 1986. p. 6. Retrieved June 13, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
