By Darin 
November 7, 2015, was supposed to be a standard home victory for the No. 18 Ole Miss Rebels in Oxford, Mississippi. But football, especially in the SEC, rarely follows the script. What transpired that day between the Rebels and the Arkansas Razorbacks turned a high-scoring shootout into one of the most unbelievable, clutch, and chaotic finishes in the history of college football.
The Play That Defied Logic
The game entered overtime tied at 45. After Ole Miss quickly scored, Arkansas faced the seemingly impossible: a fourth-and-25 from the 40-yard line, their season hanging by a thread. The situation demanded a flawless execution of a desperation play, but what the Razorbacks delivered was pure, serendipitous chaos that will be replayed forever.
Quarterback Brandon Allen dropped back and fired a pass to tight end Hunter Henry, who managed to catch the ball well short of the first-down marker. Recognizing the inevitable tackle, Henry executed a daring, split-second maneuver: he flung the ball backward over his head, a literal Hail Mary lateral.
The ball hit the turf and took a crucial bounce—right into the hands of running back Alex Collins. Collins scooped up the loose ball, instantly recognizing the wide-open space created by the bewildered Ole Miss defense, and sprinted for a 31-yard gain.
The incredible lateral-turned-scramble not only secured the first down but put Arkansas within scoring distance.
Razorback Brandon Allen scores vs Ole Miss 2015 08 Nov 2015, Sun Times Record (Fort Smith, Arkansas) Newspapers.com
Sealing the Upset
The Razorbacks immediately capitalized on their miraculous second chance, scoring a touchdown to pull within one point, Ole Miss 52, Arkansas 51.
Head Coach Bret Bielema opted to forego the extra point and go for the win. Quarterback Brandon Allen plunged into the end zone on the 2-point try, securing the shocking 53-52 overtime upset victory. The improbable fourth-down conversion—dubbed the “Hunter Henry Lateral”—didn’t just save the drive; it stole the game and delivered one of the most exhilarating finishes the SEC has ever witnessed.