0.63 Sacks Per Game: The Stat Defining Ole Miss Line Play
Patrick Kutas earned weekly honors again after a dominant performance against Auburn, capping a season where the unit leads the SEC in protecting the quarterback.
By John Ferrari ·
Ole Miss right guard Patrick Kutas was named the SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week on Monday. This marks the second time in three weeks he has received the individual recognition. The award follows a 45-15 victory over Auburn on October 31.
Kutas recorded a 93% overall grade and 10 knockdowns during the game. His blocking helped the Rebels gain 224 rushing yards and 487 total yards. Four different running backs scored on the ground, and the offensive line allowed zero sacks. That marked the third consecutive game without a sack allowed.
The unit also converted on 13 of 16 third-down attempts. The Rebels scored on four of five red zone chances against the Tigers. Kutas noted the group's ability to clear the path for these opportunities.
For the season, the Ole Miss offensive line has allowed 0.63 sacks per contest. That figure ranks first among SEC programs and fourth in the nation. The team has kept the sack total to less than one per game across all matchups.
The Rebels enter Saturday as the No. 12 team, holding a 6-2 overall record and a 4-2 mark in conference play. They will face the No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs, who are 7-1 overall and 5-1 in the SEC. The game is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. CT in Oxford. ABC and participating SuperTalk Mississippi stations will broadcast the contest.
