If you caught the Ole Miss-LSU showdown this weekend, you saw the Rebels lean HARD into the dig route and some slick route combinations to carve up the Tigers’ defense. The dig is a bread-and-butter play for any spread offense, and Ole Miss showed us why it’s a go-to for creating open windows and moving the chains. Today, we’re diving deep into how the Rebels used the dig to stress LSU’s defense and give their QB easy reads. Let’s break it down and steal some ideas for your playbook!
Why the Dig Route Rules
As a high school coach, I’m all-in on the dig route. It’s a QB-friendly throw with a big window, perfect for hitting the sticks or picking up chunk yards. Plus, it’s a confidence-builder for receivers learning to attack the middle of the field. Ole Miss showed us how to pair the dig with complementary routes to exploit defensive alignments, and we’re gonna unpack their best looks from the game.