Mississippi Rebels
Memphis running back Darrell Henderson (8) runs for a first down as he is hit by Central Florida linebacker Eriq Gilyard (40) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Ball State at Central Michigan 10/13/2018

Oct. 13, 2018 04:59 PM EDT

Central Florida quarterback McKenzie Milton warms up before an NCAA college football game against Memphis Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
UCF at Memphis 10/13/2018

Oct. 13, 2018 03:11 PM EDT

Mississippi quarterback Jordan Ta'amu (10) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisiana Monroe in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Improving Arkansas hopes to slow high-scoring Ole Miss

By Kurt Voigt Oct. 12, 2018 10:39 AM EDT

Mississippi running back Scottie Phillips (22) runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisiana Monroe in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Ole Miss out to prove offense can work vs SEC competition

By David Brandt Oct. 08, 2018 04:18 PM EDT

Mississippi quarterback Jordan Ta'amu greets fans during the Walk of Champions before an NCAA college football game between Louisiana Monroe and Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
UAB at Louisiana Tech 10/6/2018

Oct. 08, 2018 04:37 AM EDT

Mississippi quarterback Jordan Ta'amu (10) outruns Louisiana Monroe linebacker Rashaad Harding (4) to score during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss. (Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP)
STAT WATCH: Ole Miss' 826 yards 2nd-highest in SEC history

By Eric Olson Oct. 08, 2018 03:26 AM EDT

Auburn running back JaTarvious Whitlow (28) picks up yards against Mississippi State during the first half of their NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 6 2018. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Fitzgerald leads Miss St to 23-9 win over No. 8 Auburn

By David Brandt Oct. 06, 2018 11:03 PM EDT

Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral (2) runs with the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Louisiana Monroe in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. Mississippi won 70-21. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Ta'amu accounts for 5 TDs, Ole Miss routs ULM 70-21

By Chris Burrows Oct. 06, 2018 07:43 PM EDT

Mississippi wide receiver A.J. Brown (1) carries as LSU cornerback Kary Vincent Jr. (5) defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018. LSU won 45-16. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Mississippi hopes to fix penalty problems vs La-Monroe

By David Brandt Oct. 05, 2018 12:03 PM EDT

Mississippi wide receiver A.J. Brown (1) carries as LSU cornerback Kary Vincent Jr. (5) defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018. LSU won 45-16. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Ole Miss at LSU 9/29/2018

Oct. 05, 2018 10:08 AM EDT

Sideline spectators signal a touchdown as Mississippi running back Scottie Phillips (22) runs a 38-yard touchdown pass reception against Kent State during the first half of the NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Kent State at Ole Miss 9/22/2018

Oct. 02, 2018 12:20 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) passes the football during the pregame warmup of their NCAA college football game against Mississippi on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Alabama at Ole Miss 9/15/2018

Sep. 26, 2018 07:20 AM EDT

In this Sept. 8, 2018, photo, the new Mississippi mascot, a land shark, mixes with fans at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium at Mississippi, during their home opener against Southern Illinois, in Oxford, Miss. The SEC saw a drop of more than 2,400 fans per game last season, which was the biggest decline of any Power Five conference. Whether it's cheaper concessions prices, new mascots, premium seating or pricey stadium renovations, SEC schools are constantly fighting to make sure fans make their way to stadiums on Saturdays. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Southern Illinois at Ole Miss 9/8/2018

Sep. 24, 2018 09:12 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2018. file photo, Alabama defenders, including defensive back Deionte Thompson (14), linebacker Christian Miller (47) and defensive lineman Quinnen Williams (92), close in on Louisville running back Dae Williams (25) , during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Orlando, Fla. Alabama's defense, for a change, has been overshadowed by the offense, but it's still formidable. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File))
No. 1 Alabama's offense overshadowing defense _ seriously

By John Zenor Sep. 20, 2018 06:32 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2018 file photo LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) scrambles as he looks for a receiver in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Southeastern Louisiana in Baton Rouge, La. The stage is set for another thriller for LSU at Auburn. Burrow, good but not great so far, will have to contend with a raucous crowd at Jordan-Hare Stadium and an inspired Auburn defense. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, file)
Week 3 preview: SEC West heats up with 2 top early matchups

By Eric Olson Sep. 14, 2018 09:41 AM EDT

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arkansas State, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
No. 1 Alabama looks to contain talented Ole Miss offense

By David Brandt Sep. 14, 2018 03:00 AM EDT

Mississippi State quarterback Nick Fitzgerald (7) passes under pressure from Kansas State linebacker Da'Quan Patton (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Fitzgerald leads No. 18 Miss St to 31-10 rout of K-State

By Dave Skretta Sep. 08, 2018 10:44 AM EDT

Mississippi's Braylon Sanders (13) makes a catch against Texas Tech's Douglas Coleman III (3) during an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at NRG Stadium in Houston. (Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP)
Ole Miss encouraged by defense heading into home opener

By David Brandt Sep. 07, 2018 10:24 AM EDT

South Carolina wide receiver Deebo Samuel (1) celebrates his touchdown reception with Blake Camper, right, Jake Bentley (19), and Shi Smith (13) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Coastal Carolina Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Columbia, S.C. South Carolina defeated Coastal Carolina 49-15. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
No. 3 Georgia, No. 24 S. Carolina meet in SEC East showdown

By The Associated Press Sep. 05, 2018 11:05 PM EDT

Mississippi quarterback Jordan Ta'amu throws a pass during the first half of a college football game against Texas Tech , Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Ta'amu, Phillips help Ole Miss over Texas Tech 47-27

By Kristie Rieken Sep. 01, 2018 10:56 AM EDT