Quinshon Judkins
FILE -Texas Tech's SaRodorick Thompson (4) runs to score a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Lubbock, Texas. Ole Miss looks to end a disappointing season on a positive note Wednesday night, Dec. 28, 2022 when the Rebels meet Texas Tech in the Texas Bowl. Texas Tech has a talented running back duo in SaRodorick Thompson and Tahj Brooks. Thompson leads Texas Tech with 670 yards rushing. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson, File)
Ole Miss faces Texas Tech in Texas Bowl, looking to end skid

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 27, 2022 04:35 PM EST

FILE - Tennessee coach Josh Heupel congratulates players after a touchdown during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Florida on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 38-33. Heupel was named Coach of the year for the AP All-SEC team announced Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
AP All-SEC: Hooker, Anderson, Heupel, win individual honors

By John Zenor Dec. 05, 2022 12:59 PM EST

TCU quarterback Max Duggan (15) is sacked by Texas Tech linebackers Jesiah Pierre (8) and Tyree Wilson (19) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Red Raiders in Texas Bowl 1st time since 2015, play Ole Miss

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2022 04:33 PM EST

Mississippi linebacker Khari Coleman (23) forces Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) to fumble during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Kiffin plans to return; No. 20 Ole Miss falls to Bulldogs

By Chris Burrows Nov. 24, 2022 11:33 PM EST

Arkansas running back Raheim Sanders (5) carries against Mississippi during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Missouri needs to beat Arkansas to qualify for bowl game

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2022 12:00 PM EST

Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) passes against East Tennessee State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
No. 20 Ole Miss goes for 3 in row against Mississippi State

By John Zenor Nov. 23, 2022 02:36 AM EST

Auburn interim head coach Carnell Williams reacts as referee Scott Walker signals touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Western Kentucky, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Iron Bowl still stands out, even without CFP implications

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 23, 2022 02:31 AM EST

Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes (13) runs back a 76-yard touchdown interception against East Tennessee State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
No. 20 Mississippi, Miss. State face off in Egg Bowl rivalry

By The Associated Press Nov. 22, 2022 05:41 PM EST

Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) tries to get away from Arkansas defensive lineman Jashaud Stewart (58) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Arkansas rockets past No. 14 Ole Miss behind Sanders' 3 TDs

By Al Gaspeny Nov. 19, 2022 11:33 PM EST

Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson (1) carries the ball for a first down against Auburn during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
No. 14 Ole Miss, Arkansas to brave cold in key SEC matchup

By Ethan Westerman Nov. 17, 2022 11:23 AM EST

Auburn interim head coach Carnell Williams, center, reacts to his first win after the team defeated Texas A&M in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
No. 1 Georgia closes SEC schedule at Kentucky

By John Zenor Nov. 17, 2022 11:02 AM EST

Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson (1) drops back to pass against Liberty during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
No. 14 Ole Miss, Arkansas jockey for better bowl positioning

Nov. 17, 2022 10:06 AM EST

Oregon quarterback Bo Nix (10) celebrates a touchdown against Washington during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
College Football Picks: 2 high-stakes showdowns in Pac-12

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 16, 2022 04:41 PM EST

Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs (1) fights off Mississippi safety Otis Reese (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Young's 3 TD passes lifts No. 10 'Bama past No. 11 Ole Miss

By Chris Burrows Nov. 12, 2022 07:56 PM EST

Alabama head coach Nick Saban, center, walks off the field after an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
No. 10 Alabama visits No. 11 Mississippi in SEC West clash

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2022 01:48 PM EST

Mississippi head coach Lane Kiffin, right, talks to quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) during the first half an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
No. 10 Alabama aims to rebound on visit to No. 11 Ole Miss

By John Zenor Nov. 10, 2022 01:05 PM EST

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) celebrates with offensive lineman Charles Turner (69) after scoring a 2-point conversion during overtime of the team's NCAA college football game against Alabama in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. LSU won 32-31. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
SEC: Border rivals Alabama, Mississippi meet in West matchup

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 10, 2022 03:10 AM EST

Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman loses the football as he is sacked by Louisville defensive lineman Caleb Banks during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. Louisville won 48-21. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
STAT WATCH: Wake turnovers in 3rd most in quarter since 2010

By Eric Olson Oct. 31, 2022 01:23 AM EDT

Mississippi running back Quinshon Judkins (4) looks to turn the corner against Texas A&M defensive lineman Shemar Stewart (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Dart, Judkins lead No. 15 Ole Miss past Texas A&M 31-28

Oct. 29, 2022 11:34 PM EDT

Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher gives instructions to the offense during the second half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
No. 15 Ole Miss faces slumping Aggies a week after 1st loss

By Kristie Rieken Oct. 27, 2022 01:09 PM EDT