Kiffin plans to return; No. 20 Ole Miss falls to Bulldogs
2 years ago

Kiffin plans to return; No. 20 Ole Miss falls to Bulldogs

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! — Mississippi State coach Mike Leach admitted the Egg Bowl series with Ole Miss ranks among the nation’s elite rivalries in unpredictability. Just about the time you think it couldn’t get any crazier, it did.” Will Rogers passed for two touchdowns and Mississippi State stopped a potential game-tying 2-point conversion with 1:25 remaining to preserve a 24-22 Egg Bowl win over No. When asked after the game if he planned on being the head coach at Ole Miss next season, Kiffin simply said, “Yes I do.” Mississippi State, which snapped a two-game losing streak in the series, rallied from a 16-7 deficit in the second quarter with a 10-point outburst in the fourth quarter. After two Ole Miss timeouts to set up the two-point try, Mississippi State defensive tackle Randy Charlton batted down a shuttle pass from Dart to preserve Mississippi State’s the advantage.

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No. 15 Ole Miss beats Mississippi St. 26-14 to win Egg Bowl and keep slim CFP hope alive
3 weeks, 3 days ago

No. 15 Ole Miss beats Mississippi St. 26-14 to win Egg Bowl and keep slim CFP hope alive

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 15 Mississippi defeated in-state rival Mississippi State 26-14 FRiday in the Egg Bowl, keeping its slim College Football Playoff hope alive. “the whole year without playing in places like that.” Mississippi State, which entered the game as the SEC’s worst defense, closed out its first winless …

No. 15 Ole Miss hosts Mississippi State in Egg Bowl still nursing slim playoff hopes
3 weeks, 5 days ago

No. 15 Ole Miss hosts Mississippi State in Egg Bowl still nursing slim playoff hopes

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 15 Mississippi, Friday, 3:30 p.m. EST BetMGM College Football Odds: Ole Miss by 26 1/2. Mississippi State has dual goals of snapping an 11-game SEC losing streak dating back to last season and avoiding its first winless league season since 2002. 1 Georgia in 2023.. Suntarine …

Kiffin believes Ole Miss Rebels are ‘playing as well as anybody in the country’
1 month, 1 week ago

Kiffin believes Ole Miss Rebels are ‘playing as well as anybody in the country’

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! At halftime of that game, Kiffin challenged a team packed with transfer portal pickups to decide if they’ve “had enough” of letting those tight games slip away or wanted to keep striving for bigger things. “I told them you can keep screwing these games up at …

Ole Miss vs. Arkansas: A Playoff Showdown with Stakes
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ole Miss vs. Arkansas: A Playoff Showdown with Stakes

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No. 19 Ole Miss needs to win over Arkansas to keep College Football Playoff chances alive. The Rebels face a tough matchup against Arkansas, who can clinch bowl eligibility with a victory. Key matchup between Ole Miss tight end Luke Hasz and Arkansas linebacker Chris Paul. Players to watch include Tre Harris and Taylen Green for Ole Miss and Diego …

Ole Miss Must Focus on Winning Against Arkansas to Avoid Blowout Against Georgia
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ole Miss Must Focus on Winning Against Arkansas to Avoid Blowout Against Georgia

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Ole Miss tries to avoid overlooking Arkansas game despite No. 2 Georgia looming large. The Rebels face a crucial SEC matchup against the Razorbacks, where a win would be a significant boost for their national standing. Ole Miss boasts a strong offense and a stingy defense, but Arkansas has shown resilience against the Rebels in previous encounters. The outcome of …

Kiffin lets No. 12 Mississippi know that one loss does not end its championship hopes
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Kiffin lets No. 12 Mississippi know that one loss does not end its championship hopes

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! South Carolina coach Shane Beamer, even after his team’s 50-7 win over Akron and a bye week, has not fully let go of that LSU loss where the Gamecocks had two apparent pick-six interceptions called back due to penalties. “I walked out of that game thinking, …

Dart, No. 6 Mississippi host Middle Tennessee after opening with rout, offensive explosion
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Dart, No. 6 Mississippi host Middle Tennessee after opening with rout, offensive explosion

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “I reminded these guys, even though it’s a different team, different season — you’ve got to do it every week,” Rebels coach Lane Kiffin said. “I’ve always tried to pretend that they’re rooting for me.” Dramatic finish The Blue Raiders rallied to beat Tennessee Tech 32-25 …

Lane Kiffin, Ole Miss have chance to do something special as College Football Playoff expands
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Lane Kiffin, Ole Miss have chance to do something special as College Football Playoff expands

New York Times  

Editor’s note: This article is part of the College Football Playoff Prospectus, previewing and predicting the top CFP contenders and Power 4 conferences for the upcoming season. Lane Kiffin’s Ole Miss Rebels have 29 wins the past three seasons, their most since 1960-62. They’re going to look more like an SEC team.” Some of the data for what Saban was …

Mississippi State hosts Murrell and Ole Miss
10 months ago

Mississippi State hosts Murrell and Ole Miss

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Ole Miss Rebels at Mississippi State Bulldogs Starkville, Mississippi; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulldogs -8; over/under is 142.5 BOTTOM LINE: Ole Miss visits the Mississippi State Bulldogs after Matthew Murrell scored 26 points in Ole Miss’ 79-76 victory against the Missouri Tigers. Mississippi State’s average of 7.2 made 3-pointers per game this season is only 0.1 fewer …

Ole Miss plays Mississippi State after Murrell’s 26-point game
10 months ago

Ole Miss plays Mississippi State after Murrell’s 26-point game

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Ole Miss Rebels at Mississippi State Bulldogs Starkville, Mississippi; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Ole Miss visits the Mississippi State Bulldogs after Matthew Murrell scored 26 points in Ole Miss’ 79-76 win over the Missouri Tigers. Mississippi State’s average of 7.2 made 3-pointers per game this season is just 0.1 fewer made shots on average than the 7.3 per …

Dart leads No. 11 Ole Miss to 38-25 Peach Bowl rout of No. 10 Penn State’s proud defense
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Dart leads No. 11 Ole Miss to 38-25 Peach Bowl rout of No. 10 Penn State’s proud defense

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! We’re on our way to something really special.” Ole Miss gained 540 yards against Penn State, which led the nation with its average of 223 yards allowed. Prieskorn’s 6-yard touchdown catch gave Ole Miss a 10-3 lead late in the first quarter. Said Kiffin: “They pay …

Ole Miss to face Penn State in SEC-Big Ten Peach Bowl matchup of 10-2 teams
1 year ago

Ole Miss to face Penn State in SEC-Big Ten Peach Bowl matchup of 10-2 teams

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 10 Penn State in the Dec. 30 Peach Bowl, giving the Rebels their second New Year’s Six bowl berth in the last three seasons. “It’s also pretty cool that Penn State has never played in the Peach Bowl,” coach James Franklin said Sunday. BAKER STICKING AROUND …

No. 12 Mississippi seeks revenge vs. rival Mississippi State in Egg Bowl showdown on Thanksgiving
1 year, 1 month ago

No. 12 Mississippi seeks revenge vs. rival Mississippi State in Egg Bowl showdown on Thanksgiving

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Ole Miss seeks its second 10-win regular season in three years, both under coach Lane Kiffin. Mississippi State aims for a second consecutive win in the Battle for the Golden Egg and to become bowl eligible in Greg Knox’s second game as interim coach. Mississippi State …

No. 12 Mississippi seeks 10th win. Mississippi State aims for bowl eligibility in Egg Bowl showdown
1 year, 1 month ago

No. 12 Mississippi seeks 10th win. Mississippi State aims for bowl eligibility in Egg Bowl showdown

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The Rebels are just a win away from just their second 10-win regular season under Lane Kiffin and a possible New Year’s Six bowl appearance, some consolation for falling short of winning the SEC West title. Success depends on clearing MSU, which outscored Southern Miss 18-13 …

QB Rogers shakes off rust to help Mississippi State boot Southern Miss 41-20
1 year, 1 month ago

QB Rogers shakes off rust to help Mississippi State boot Southern Miss 41-20

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! — Following the firing of head coach Zach Arnett on Monday, Mississippi State had plenty of distractions heading into Saturday afternoon’s showdown with Southern Miss. The loss of a coach, the upcoming Battle of the Golden Egg against rival Ole Miss and a rusty quarterback in …

No. 13 Mississippi routs Louisiana-Monroe 35-3 with help of three straight TDs in third quarter
1 year, 1 month ago

No. 13 Mississippi routs Louisiana-Monroe 35-3 with help of three straight TDs in third quarter

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “But a lot of guys spoke up in the dressing room and I’m happy with how we fixed it in the second half.” Ole Miss struggled to a 7-3 halftime lead over the Sun Belt Conference Warhawks before Dart capped consecutive touchdown drives of 78, 60 …

No. 13 Mississippi hosts Louisiana-Monroe in home finale after loss at Georgia
1 year, 1 month ago

No. 13 Mississippi hosts Louisiana-Monroe in home finale after loss at Georgia

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! KEY MATCHUP The Ole Miss passing offense against a Warhawks defense that has allowed 268 passing yards a game and 22 touchdowns through the air. FACTS & FIGURES The Rebels won the last meeting 70-21 in 2018, racking up a school-record 826 total yards.. Ole Miss …

No. 13 Mississippi hosts Louisiana-Monroe ahead of quick Egg Bowl turnaround
1 year, 1 month ago

No. 13 Mississippi hosts Louisiana-Monroe ahead of quick Egg Bowl turnaround

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Ole Miss is favored by more than five touchdowns in this game, so it would take a stunning upset to repeat last season’s four-game closing skid. “I don’t really like to compare but just looking at it we are a way, way more mature team,” said …

No. 1 Georgia faces another tough test against high-scoring No. 10 Ole Miss
1 year, 1 month ago

No. 1 Georgia faces another tough test against high-scoring No. 10 Ole Miss

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 10 Ole Miss visits Sanford Stadium for a Saturday night game that will surely have a major impact on Georgia’s bid for a third straight national title. “To be close to a three-peat is really phenomenal at any time, let alone nowadays with scholarship limitations and …

No. 12 Ole Miss faces yet another SEC team looking for its first league win. This time it’s Vandy
1 year, 1 month ago

No. 12 Ole Miss faces yet another SEC team looking for its first league win. This time it’s Vandy

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The first two such games haven’t been easy for Ole Miss, which beat Arkansas and Auburn by a touchdown apiece. Vandy’s 20-10 second-quarter lead evaporated under a 42-point Ole Miss rampage in what turned into a 52-28 Rebels win. “It’s fun to go play a game …

Dart runs for 2 TDs, throws for a third, as No. 17 Ole Miss pulls away to beat Georgia Tech 48-23
1 year, 3 months ago

Dart runs for 2 TDs, throws for a third, as No. 17 Ole Miss pulls away to beat Georgia Tech 48-23

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Ole Miss needed a 45-yard field goal from Caden Davis, a 68-yard touchdown reception by Jordan Watkins from Dart and a 1-yard run by Quinshon Judkins to seal the win after Georgia Tech pulled within 24-17 with 10:31 remaining. In the first quarter, Zxavian Harris blocked …

Dart produces, Pratt sits, as No. 20 Ole Miss tops No. 24 Tulane, 37-20
1 year, 3 months ago

Dart produces, Pratt sits, as No. 20 Ole Miss tops No. 24 Tulane, 37-20

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! NEW ORLEANS — Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart exhibited steadiness and late-game poise in his first game since coach Lane Kiffin named him the Rebels’ full-time starter. “He didn’t play perfect by any means but he played really tough.” After Tulane coach Willie Fritz said Tuesday …

Mississippi State pulls away from Ole Miss in second half
1 year, 11 months ago

Mississippi State pulls away from Ole Miss in second half

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! — Will McNair Jr. scored a season-high 13 points, Tolu Smith added 12 and Mississippi State warmed up in the second half to beat Mississippi 64-54 on Saturday. After neither team reached 32% in the first half, the Bulldogs shot 50% in the second, outscoring the …

No. 20 Ole Miss goes for 3 in row against Mississippi State
2 years, 1 month ago

No. 20 Ole Miss goes for 3 in row against Mississippi State

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “That’s a nice way of putting it But it means a lot to a lot of people.” It’s Round 3 for Kiffin vs. Mike Leach, who have both upgraded flagging programs in the Magnolia State. In one response, he said “that’s news to me.” “I’ve been …

Mississippi St. sets records, blasts East Tennessee St. 56-7
2 years, 1 month ago

Mississippi St. sets records, blasts East Tennessee St. 56-7

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! — On a chilly Saturday in Starkville, Miss., less than a week away from the Battle for the Golden Egg against rival Ole Miss, Mississippi State just needed to make it through healthy and with a win vs. East Tennessee State in a non-conference game. Highlighting …

Kiffin: No. 7 Ole Miss faces toughest road test yet at LSU
2 years, 2 months ago

Kiffin: No. 7 Ole Miss faces toughest road test yet at LSU

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! And they seem to have gotten the receivers going.” One of the LSU receivers to which Kiffin alluded was Kayshon Boutte, who had an extraordinary game the first time Kiffin coached for Ole Miss in Tiger Stadium two years ago. But Kiffin noted that “our backup …

Pick your poison against Kiffin’s No. 7 Ole Miss offense
2 years, 2 months ago

Pick your poison against Kiffin’s No. 7 Ole Miss offense

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “Every game’s independent,” Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin said. Dart can throw it, he can run, he’s complementary with two outstanding backs, big receivers and a very balanced attack that can run it equally as well as they throw it.” The offense has more typically been …

No. 14 Mississippi beats mistake-prone No. 7 Kentucky 22-19
2 years, 2 months ago

No. 14 Mississippi beats mistake-prone No. 7 Kentucky 22-19

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Jonathan Cruz’s go-ahead, 26-yard field goal late in the third quarter put Ole Miss up 22-19 and set the stage for the tense, frantic finish. “Coach said I missed four chances in the last game to make a play and it was about time for me …

No. 8 Mississippi beats Mississippi State 31-21 in Egg Bowl
3 years ago

No. 8 Mississippi beats Mississippi State 31-21 in Egg Bowl

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 8 Mississippi scored 21 straight points to beat Mississippi State 31-21 on Thursday night in a windy, rainy and cold Egg Bowl. We’re at 10 wins and that sounds really cool.” Matt Corral ran for a touchdown and passed for 229 yards to help Ole Miss …

Corral, Ole Miss jump out early, beat Mississippi St. 31-24
4 years ago

Corral, Ole Miss jump out early, beat Mississippi St. 31-24

Associated Press  

— Matt Corral threw for two touchdowns as Ole Miss raced to a 14-0 first quarter lead and held off a late Mississippi State surge Saturday to defeat the Bulldogs 31-24 in the Egg Bowl rivalry. Corral was 24 of 36 passing for 385 yards with touchdowns of 81 yards to Braylon Sanders and 48 yards to Dontario Drummond as …

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