Photos: Ole Miss beats Penn State in Peach Bowl

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Photos: Ole Miss beats Penn State in Peach Bowl

AJC photos from the Peach Bowl game between Penn State and Mississippi at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Dec. 30, 2023. Ole Miss won 38-25.

Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter in 2023 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Atlanta. Ole Miss won 38-25 over Penn State. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) celebrates the victory over Penn State during 2023 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Atlanta. Ole Miss won 38-25 over Penn State. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) reacts as he almost drops the trophy ball while Ole Miss wide receiver Tre Harris (right) catches it in 2023 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Atlanta. Ole Miss won 38-25 over Penn State. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Ole Miss players and coaching staff celebrate their victory over Penn State during 2023 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Atlanta. Ole Miss won 38-25 over Penn State. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) holds up the trophy bowl as he and teammates celebrate their victory over Penn State during 2023 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Atlanta. Ole Miss won 38-25 over Penn State. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) holds a trophy bowl as he and teammates celebrate their victory over Penn State during 2023 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Atlanta. Ole Miss won 38-25 over Penn State. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Ole Miss tight end Caden Prieskorn (86) celebrates with Ole Miss wide receiver Tre Harris (9) after scoring a touchdown during the first half in 2023 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Atlanta. Ole Miss won 38-25. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin appeals to a referee during the first half in 2023 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) gets tackled by Penn State defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton (33) as he gets off a pass during the first half in 2023 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) gets tackled by Penn State defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton (33) as he gets off a pass during the first half in 2023 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Penn State head coach James Franklin enters with his team before the start of 2023 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Penn State tight end Theo Johnson (84) falls into sideline after scoring a touchdown during the first half in 2023 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Penn State quarterback Drew Allar (15) prepares to get off a pass as Ole Miss defensive tackle Akelo Stone (95) pursues during the first half in 2023 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Penn State tight end Theo Johnson (84) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half in 2023 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Penn State tight end Theo Johnson (84) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half in 2023 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Ole Miss wide receiver Tre Harris (9) makes a catch over Penn State safety Zakee Wheatley (6) during the first half in 2023 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Penn State cornerback Cam Miller (5) and Penn State safety Jaylen Reed (1) celebrates after Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) tackled during the first half in 2023 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Penn State running back Nicholas Singleton (10) runs past Ole Miss linebacker Suntarine Perkins (left) during the first half in 2023 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Penn State place kicker Alex Felkins (91) hits a field goal during the first half in 2023 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Ole Miss tight end Caden Prieskorn (86) scores a touchdown during the first half in 2023 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Penn State fans get fired up during Peach Bowl pep rally at Georgia World Congress Center prior to 2023 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl between Ole Miss and Penn State, Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Ole Miss fans pose for a group photo during FanFest at Georgia World Congress Center prior to 2023 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl between Ole Miss and Penn State, Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Penn State fans get fired up during Peach Bowl pep rally at Georgia World Congress Center prior to 2023 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl between Ole Miss and Penn State, Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Penn State fans get fired up during Peach Bowl pep rally at Georgia World Congress Center prior to 2023 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl between Ole Miss and Penn State, Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Football fans head to FanFest at Georgia World Congress Center prior to 2023 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl between Ole Miss and Penn State, Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Penn State fans get fired up during Peach Bowl pep rally at Georgia World Congress Center prior to 2023 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl between Ole Miss and Penn State, Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) celebrates with a teammate after Ole Miss beats Penn State in 2023 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Atlanta. Ole Miss won 38-25 over Penn State. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) breaks away for a touchdown during the fourth quarter in 2023 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Atlanta. Ole Miss won 38-25 over Penn State. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter in 2023 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Atlanta. Ole Miss won 38-25 over Penn State. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Ole Miss players celebrates at the end of the fourth quarter in 2023 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Atlanta. Ole Miss won 38-25 over Penn State. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Penn State quarterback Drew Allar (15) fumbles the ball after hitting by Ole Miss defensive tackle Akelo Stone (right) during the fourth quarter in 2023 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Atlanta. Ole Miss won 38-25 over Penn State. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Penn State head coach James Franklin reacts at the end of the fourth quarter in 2023 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Atlanta. Ole Miss won 38-25 over Penn State. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin reacts at the end of the fourth quarter in 2023 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Atlanta. Ole Miss won 38-25 over Penn State. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin (left) and Penn State head coach James Franklin shake hands after Ole Miss beat Penn State during 2023 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Atlanta. Ole Miss won 38-25 over Penn State. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) reacts after a first down during the second half in 2023 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Atlanta. Ole Miss won 38-25 over Penn State. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Ole Miss tight end Caden Prieskorn (86) pushed out near the endzone by Penn State cornerback Cam Miller (5) during the second half in 2023 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Atlanta. Ole Miss won 38-25 over Penn State. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Ole Miss wide receiver Tre Harris (9) reacts after a first down during the second half in 2023 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Atlanta. Ole Miss won 38-25 over Penn State. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Ole Miss safety Daijahn Anthony (3) and Ole Miss cornerback Zamari Walton (center) and Ole Miss safety Trey Washington (25) chase a fumble ball after blocking a kick during the second half in 2023 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Atlanta. Ole Miss won 38-25 over Penn State. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Penn State fans get fired up during Peach Bowl pep rally at Georgia World Congress Center prior to 2023 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl between Ole Miss and Penn State, Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Members of Penn State cheerleading team perform during Peach Bowl pep rally at Georgia World Congress Center prior to 2023 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl between Ole Miss and Penn State, Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Ole Miss fan Doug Foster plays Jenga as his son Autry (left), 13, reacts during FanFest at Georgia World Congress Center prior to 2023 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl between Ole Miss and Penn State, Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Ole Miss fans pose with Chick-fil-a Peach Bowl trophy during FanFest at Georgia World Congress Center prior to 2023 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl between Ole Miss and Penn State, Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Penn State cheerleaders fire up fans before the start of 2023 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Football fans watch during the second half in 2023 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Atlanta. Ole Miss won 38-25 over Penn State. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Ole Miss fans cheer during the second half in 2023 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Atlanta. Ole Miss won 38-25 over Penn State. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Ole Miss fans cheer during the second half in 2023 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Atlanta. Ole Miss won 38-25 over Penn State. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Penn State wide receiver Harrison Wallace III (6) gets tackled from behind by Ole Miss safety Daijahn Anthony (3) during the second half in 2023 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Atlanta. Ole Miss won 38-25 over Penn State. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Ole Miss wide receiver Dayton Wade (19) is not able to catch under pressure from Penn State cornerback Cam Miller (5) during the second half in 2023 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Atlanta. Ole Miss won 38-25 over Penn State. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Ole Miss running back Quinshon Judkins (4) scores a touchdown after making a catch during the second half in 2023 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Atlanta. Ole Miss won 38-25 over Penn State. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Ole Miss tight end Caden Prieskorn (86) reacts after scoring a touchdown pass during the second half in 2023 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Atlanta. Ole Miss won 38-25 over Penn State. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Ole Miss players and fans celebrate during the second half in 2023 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Atlanta. Ole Miss won 38-25 over Penn State. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Ole Miss defensive end Cedric Johnson (2) reacts during the second half in 2023 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Atlanta. Ole Miss won 38-25 over Penn State. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Ole Miss tight end Caden Prieskorn (86) makes a touchdown pass during the second half in 2023 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Atlanta. Ole Miss won 38-25 over Penn State. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Ole Miss defensive tackle JJ Pegues (89) falls down for a first down during the second half in 2023 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Atlanta. Ole Miss won 38-25 over Penn State. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Ole Miss defensive tackle JJ Pegues (89) celebrates after he made a first down during the second half in 2023 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Atlanta. Ole Miss won 38-25 over Penn State. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter in 2023 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, December 30, 2023, in Atlanta. Ole Miss won 38-25 over Penn State. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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