The Rebels received the second half kickoff and Flowers and Franklin led a drive down the field. They made it to the LSU 32-yard line after an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty by the Tigers, where the Rebels attempted a field goal. It was blocked by Merle Schexnaildre and Fugler and LSU took over on downs. A personal foul penalty erased a 15-yard run by Cannon, which was followed by an Ole Miss sack for a loss of twelve. The Tigers punted but the Rebels were penalized for roughing the kicker, giving the ball back to LSU. To start the fourth quarter, LSU drove down to the 2-yard line, but the Rebels held there and took over on downs. They punted soon after and LSU drove to the Ole Miss 33, where Davis missed his second field goal, followed by another punt by the Rebels. At its own 30-yard line, LSU gained 19 yards on a run by Purvis, and a personal foul on the Rebels put the ball on the Ole Miss 37. After losing seven yards the Tigers punted and it was blocked, but recovered by LSU at the 33. After a run of 13 yards and a personal foul on Ole Miss, Matherne scrambled five yards into the end zone to give the Tigers their second touchdown and the final score. "It was the most wonderful victory I've ever been associated with", Dietzel told his players after the game. "I'm proud of you. Now go ahead and act like the number one team in the nation should act."