Played on December 18, 1965, it was the seventh edition of the Liberty Bowl and was won by Ole Miss, 13–7.
As for the Tigers, they finished 2nd in the SEC after tying Tennessee in the beginning of the season and losing to Alabama in the Iron Bowl.
Jimmy Keyes gave the Rebels a 3-0 lead on his 42 yard field goal in the second quarter.
Doug Cunningham caught a six yard touchdown pass from Jody Graves to make it 10-7 Rebels in the third quarter.
[2] Ole Miss reached three more bowl games before the end of the decade.