Sara Smith, a fan who gained online attention after being shown on ESPN during the Ole Miss Rebels' 41-38 victory over Louisville, has shared some of the direct messages she has received in the aftermath. Smith detailed these interactions in a TikTok video posted Monday, describing them as "wild DMs" received over the past 24 hours.
One message from a self-described "God fearing. 6’1. 260. Business owner. 500K take home annual" prompted a humorous response from Smith. Another user offered to pick up items from Whole Foods, a brand Smith expressed fondness for. More unusual messages included a direct request to "Bankrupt me" and another that said, "Let’s make" followed by a baby face emoji.
When asked by a user about her preferred brand of handbag for a trip to Paris, Smith identified Louis Vuitton. Another message offered to "save" Smith, with the sender adding, "Don’t be so sad beautiful." Smith replied, "I don’t think you can save me from what this football season is about to look like."
Smith was captured by an ESPN camera during the third quarter of the game, with Ole Miss trailing Louisville 24-22. She appeared with her arms overhead and a concerned expression. Following the game, the X account Campus Cuties identified Smith and shared a photo of her on a beach. Her Instagram account is private, and her bio indicates she is an Ole Miss alum from Knoxville.
The Ole Miss Rebels are in the early stages of their post-Lane Kiffin era, with head coach Pete Golding having taken over during the CFP last season. The team secured their first regular-season win under Golding in the game against Louisville. Ole Miss is scheduled to host Charlotte on Saturday.