Matt Corral

Corral originally attended Oaks Christian School in Westlake Village, California before transferring to Long Beach Polytechnic High School in Long Beach, California.[1] He later stated he switched schools due to his view on Oaks Christian being for "rich kids" that were "never going to have to work a day in their lives", as well as a physical altercation with a son of Wayne Gretzky that finalized his decision to transfer.[2] Corral totaled over 11,000 yards and 123 touchdowns during his high school career. He played in the 2018 U.S. Army All-American Bowl. He originally committed to play college football at the University of Southern California,[3] before changing to the University of Mississippi.[4][5]

During his first year at Ole Miss in 2018, Corral played in four games as Jordan Ta'amu's backup. He completed 16 of 22 passes for 239 yards with two touchdowns and one interception.[6] Corral was named the starting quarterback entering the 2019 season.[7][8] In a week 2 matchup against Arkansas, he completed 16 of 24 passes for 246 yards, resulting in a 31–17 win.[9] In the game, he set career highs in attempts, passing yards, and completions, leading to him being named SEC freshman of the week.[9][10]

Corral started every game of the abridged 2020 season, passing for 3,337 yards with 29 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. He led the Rebels to the 2021 Outback Bowl, where he was named its MVP after Ole Miss defeated the Indiana Hoosiers 26-20.[11] Corral tied the school record for touchdowns in a game with seven as a junior in 2021, throwing for three and rushing for four against the Tulane Green Wave.[12]

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