Ole Miss football receiver Tre Harris will not start vs Arkansas

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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Ole Miss football has taken the field without its biggest receiving threat.

Tre Harris did not start for the Rebels’ against Arkansas on Saturday. The senior receiver was questionable to play all week with a lower-body injury and had a game-time decision code on kickoff.

No. 18 Miss Ole (6-2, 2-2 SEC) has struggled at Arkansas (5-3, 3-2) recently. The Rebels are 2-8 in Fayetteville since 2002. Having Harris back would have been a big boost, even if he was in limited capacity. Harris is No. 2 in the nation with 987 receiving yards.

When Harris isn’t on the field, his absence puts an extra burden on other Ole Miss pass catchers. Tight end Caden Prieskorn played well last week against Oklahoma, catching a season-high five passes for 71 yards and a touchdown.

Prieskorn led Ole Miss in receiving yards last week when Harris was out. Senior receiver Jordan Watkins and sophomore Cayden Lee were also featured heavily when Harris was out. Both Watkins and Lee caught four passes for 59 yards.

Sam Hutchens covers Ole Miss for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at [email protected] or reach him at X at @Sam_Hutchens_