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Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates winning the College Football Playoff Championship game against Alabama, getting a hoist from outside linebacker Bolan Smith, early Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, in Indianapolis. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Final rankings and future prospects

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 11, 2022 12:11 PM EST

Baylor coach Dave Aranda is doused by offensive lineman Tate Williams (77) after the team's 21-7 victory over Mississippi in the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
No. 6 Baylor tops No. 8 Ole Miss in Sugar Bowl; Corral hurt

By Brett Martel Jan. 02, 2022 12:53 AM EST

FILE - Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (19) is shown in action against Charleston Southern during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Athens, Ga. Bowers was selected to The Associated Press All-SEC team in results released Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Alabama QB Young, LB Anderson named SEC players of year

By John Zenor Dec. 08, 2021 12:07 PM EST

Mississippi wide receiver Braylon Sanders (13) breaks away from Vanderbilt cornerback Jaylen Mahoney (23) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
No. 8 Mississippi, Mississippi St battle in Egg Bowl rivalry

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 24, 2021 04:39 PM EST

Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral (2) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
No. 8 Mississippi, Mississippi St match high-speed offenses

By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2021 02:33 PM EST

Liberty quarterback Malik Willis (7) is tackled for a loss by Mississippi defensive lineman Sam Williams (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Ole Miss trying to continue Kiffin, Corral-led turnaround

By John Zenor Nov. 23, 2021 02:38 PM EST

No. 10 Ole Miss vows not to overlook struggling Vanderbilt

By John Zenor Nov. 18, 2021 01:38 PM EST
Lane Kiffin thinks there are plenty of recent college football cautionary tales to help No. 10 Mississippi avoid looking past Vanderbilt. ...

Texas A&M wide receiver Ainias Smith (0) lunges forward with a pass reception in front of Mississippi defensive back Miles Battle (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Texas A&M at Ole Miss 11/13/2021

Nov. 13, 2021 08:37 PM EST

Liberty quarterback Malik Willis (7) is tackled for a loss by Mississippi defensive lineman Sam Williams (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
No. 11 Texas A&M visits Corral, 12th-ranked Mississippi

By The Associated Press Nov. 11, 2021 01:04 PM EST

Liberty quarterback Malik Willis (7) is tackled for a loss by Mississippi defensive lineman Sam Williams (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
No. 11 Texas A&M aims to corral No. 12 Mississippi's offense

By John Zenor Nov. 11, 2021 11:54 AM EST

Liberty quarterback Malik Willis (7) is tackled for a loss by Mississippi defensive lineman Sam Williams (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
No. 11 Texas A&M visits No. 12 Mississippi in SEC showdown

By John Zenor Nov. 11, 2021 04:03 AM EST

Liberty quarterback Malik Willis (7) is tackled for a loss by Mississippi defensive lineman Sam Williams (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
No. 15 Ole Miss beats Liberty and former coach Freeze, 27-14

Chris Burrows Nov. 06, 2021 04:22 PM EDT

Liberty quarterback Malik Willis (7) is sacked by Mississippi linebacker Mark Robinson (35) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Liberty at Ole Miss 11/6/2021

Nov. 06, 2021 01:45 PM EDT

Auburn quarterback Bo Nix (10) celebrates with fans after beating Arkansas 38-23 during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
No. 10 Mississippi visits No. 18 Auburn in SEC West game

By The Associated Press Oct. 28, 2021 02:54 PM EDT

Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral, center, jumps into the end zone for a three-yard touchdown run past LSU safety Cameron Lewis (31) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Mississippi won 31-17. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
No. 10 Mississippi visits No. 18 Auburn nursing big hopes

By John Zenor Oct. 28, 2021 11:09 AM EDT

Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral, left, pushes off an Arkansas defender during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Oxford, Miss. Mississippi won 52-51.(AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
No. 17 Mississippi holds on to beat No. 13 Arkansas 52-51

Chris Burrows Oct. 09, 2021 05:05 PM EDT

Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral (2) walks off the field after a 42-21 loss to Alabama during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No.13 Arkansas, No. 17 Ole Miss both aim for strong rebound

By The Associated Press Oct. 07, 2021 02:22 PM EDT

Alabama head coach Nick Saban waves to fans on his arrival before an NCAA college football game against Mississippi, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Ole Miss at Alabama 10/2/2021

Oct. 02, 2021 02:29 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, file photo, Alabama linebacker Henry To'oTo'o (10) plays against Miami during an NCAA college football game, in Atlanta. No. 1 Alabama filled a need for playmaking speed with wide receiver Jameson Williams and defensive leadership with linebacker Henry To’oTo’o. Those offseason pickups have already paid dividends. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Alabama, Ole Miss defenders don't want repeat of shootout

By John Zenor Oct. 01, 2021 11:33 AM EDT

Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral smiles after the team's 61-21 win over Tulane in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Corral, Young meet for No. 1 Alabama vs. No. 12 Mississippi

By The Associated Press Sep. 30, 2021 01:23 PM EDT