Bo Wallace Passes Eli Manning for Most Career Offensive Yards at Ole Miss

University of Mississippi senior quarterback Bo Wallace has been up and down this season, and Saturday was no different. Wallace struggled at the University of Arkansas, throwing two interceptions, losing a pair of fumbles and suffering an ankle injury as the Rebels suffered an ugly 30-0 defeat. But Wallace did find a positive admist the pain.

In the third quarter, Wallace pushed past one of Ole Miss’ all-time greats. He passed Eli Manning as the Rebels’ all-time offensive yards leader.

Manning, who played at Ole Miss from 2000-03, had 9,978 total yards (10,019 passing and -141 rushing). He was the No. 1 overall pick of the 2004 NFL draft by the San Diego Chargers, and he has won two Super Bowls with the New York Giants, who acquired his rights in a draft-day trade.

That joy was short-lived, though. Wallace threw an interception that was returned by Arkansas’ Rohan Gaines 100 yards for a touchdown. He finished with 235 yards and no touchdowns against two interceptions.

It marked Wallace’s third multiple-interception game this season. He has a penchant for throwing interceptions at costly times. With Ole Miss trailing Louisiana State University 10-7 and in field-goal range with less than 30 seconds to play, he floated a pass that was picked off deep in Tigers territory to seal defeat.

However, he is the SEC’s most experienced quarterback, and he has piled up four 300-yard passing games this season. He entered Saturday with 22 touchdowns against eight interceptions.

Wallace hasn’t been consistent enough to lead the Rebels to the College Football Playoff, but he’ll leave with a place in Ole Miss history.