Ole Miss Football: 3 Takeaways from the FSU Loss

Ole Miss Football: 3 Takeaways from loss to FSU

Sep 5, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles tight end Ryan Izzo (81) catches the ball for a touchdown against the Mississippi Rebels during the second half at Camping World Stadium. Florida State Seminoles defeated the Mississippi Rebels 45-34. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

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Sep 5, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive end DeMarcus Walker (44) sacks Mississippi Rebels quarterback Chad Kelly (10) and forces a fumble during the second half at Camping World Stadium. Florida State Seminoles defeated the Mississippi Rebels 45-34. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Chad Kelly Makes Poor Decisions Under Pressure

Chad Kelly is the best quarterback in the SEC. However, even the best quarterbacks can get rattled by pressure. That definitely happened to Kelly in this game. In the first half, Florida State played conservatively on defense and Kelly picked them apart.

Things changed in the second half. Florida State turned on the pass rush. They got to Kelly five times and hurried him on several other occasions. The pressure resulted in Kelly turning the ball over four times. He threw three interceptions and fumbled once.

Defensive coordinators around the SEC had to be smiling as they watched Kelly’s second half performance. The question is will their defenses be able to get to Kelly as early and as often as Florida State’s did.

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