Ole Miss HC Pete Golding sends strong message on Deuce Alexander’s scary speed

The No. 9 University of Ole Miss Rebels put on a second-half offensive clinic in their thrilling 41-38 opening-week victory over the No. 24 University of Louisville Cardinals. While kicker Lucas Carneiro sealed the dramatic win with a walk-off 48-yard field goal, the real story was the game-breaking speed displayed by senior wide receiver Deuce Alexander.

Head coach Pete Golding had nothing but glowing praise for his top pass-catcher following his explosive performance.

“I think he is an elite player,” Golding said after the game. “I think he has elite top-end speed.”

Golding’s praise was backed by hard data. According to tracking data from Reel Analytics, Alexander reached a staggering maximum sprint speed of 22.3 mph on his second touchdown catch, which marked the highest sprint speed recorded across the entire opening week of college football. Incredibly, he also registered the weekend’s second-fastest mark at 21.5 mph on his first score.

After managing just one catch for 11 yards in a quiet first half, Alexander blew the game wide open during a frantic third quarter. Quarterback Trinidad Chambliss connected with the vertical threat for back-to-back 62-yard touchdown strikes, leaving the Louisville secondary completely helpless in pursuit.

Alexander ended his night with five receptions for 159 yards and two touchdowns, pacing a Rebels offense that racked up 488 total yards. Chambliss delivered a monster outing himself, throwing for 336 yards and three touchdowns while adding a score on the ground.

Ole Miss fans knew Alexander possessed elite speed, but his Week 1 takeover confirmed his status as one of the most dangerous home-run threats in the nation. As the Rebels step into the heart of their schedule, Golding knows he has a true dynamic weapon capable of blowing past any coverage.

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