[1] It concluded the season with a 20–17 victory over the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the 1986 Independence Bowl.
[2] During the season, Ole Miss was charged with recruiting violations and placed on a two-year probation, which was to take away 10 scholarships and bar the team from a bowl game and live television in 1987.
[3] The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Mark Young with 1,154 passing yards, running back Willie Goodloe with 526 rushing yards, wide receiver J.R. Ambrose with 578 receiving yards, and placekicker Bryan Owen with 52 points scored.
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