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Ole Miss DT Robert Nkemdiche catches a TD pass (Video)

Sam Cooper
·College football writer

The Ole Miss Rebels had no issues offensively in their home opener against Tennessee-Martin, and they got plenty of guys involved.

Among the eight Rebels who caught a pass in the first half is Robert Nkemdiche.

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That’s right – the junior All-SEC defensive tackle lined up as a fullback on a third-down play and was hit in stride by Ryan Buchanan for a 31-yard touchdown.

Just look at that big man run!

Nkemdiche is 6-foot-4 and 296 pounds, but he’s obviously an incredible athlete.

Is that a wrinkle the Rebels will show on offense throughout the season? Good luck tackling that guy, SEC defenses.

Nkemdiche's touchdown gave the Rebels a 34-0 lead late in the first half. They had no trouble closing it out as they ran away with a

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