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FILE - Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) catches a pass as Auburn linebacker Chandler Wooten (31) tries to tackle him during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala. , in this Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, file photo. The Southeastern Conference championship game features two of the nation’s top playmakers, and neither is a quarterback. Alabama receiver DeVonta Smith and Florida tight end Kyle Pitts are the real stars of the league’s most potent offenses. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Smith, Pitts are the real stars of SEC's Alabama, Florida

By Mark Long Dec. 15, 2020 04:02 PM EST

Mississippi running back Henry Parrish Jr. (25) gets past Vanderbilt linebacker Alston Orji (24) in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. Mississippi won 54-21. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Corral throws 6 TD passes, Ole Miss beats Vanderbilt 54-21

By Mark Mcgee Oct. 31, 2020 08:08 PM EDT

Mississippi State running back Kylin Hill (8) runs past Abilene Christian players on his way to an 88-yard touchdown pass reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Egg Bowl matchup features two productive rushing attacks

By Paul Jones Nov. 27, 2019 02:15 AM EST

FILE - In this Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019, file photo, Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral speaks during a media day interview in Oxford, Miss. Mississippi has a new offensive coordinator in Rich Rodriguez and a new starting quarterback in Matt Corral as the Rebels adjust to life without second-round draft picks A.J. Brown and D.K. Metcalf catching passes. The new-look offense faces a tough early test as Ole Miss opens the season at Memphis. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning, File)
Ole Miss will showcase new-look offense in opener vs Memphis

By Brian Rippee Aug. 27, 2019 05:24 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2018, file photo, Missouri defensive lineman Jordan Elliott, left, hits Arkansas quarterback Ty Storey, right, causing him to fumble the ball, during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Columbia, Mo. Elliott is expected to emerge as one of Missouri’s top defensive players in 2019. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson, File)
14 SEC players who could have breakthrough seasons

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2019 10:53 AM EDT

Mississippi's Offensive coordinator Rich Rodriguez gets ready before the Grove Bowl spring NCAA college football game at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss. on Saturday, April 6, 2019. (Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP)
Mississippi rebuild starts with veteran coordinators

By David Brandt Apr. 06, 2019 02:07 AM EDT

Former Mississippi football wide receiver DK Metcalf catches a pass while running pass patterns runs as he is tested by NFL scouts and coaches during Pro Day at Mississippi, Friday, March 29, 2019, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
More than muscles: Metcalf works to show NFL all-around game

By David Brandt Mar. 29, 2019 04:57 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2018, file photo, Mississippi wide receiver A.J. Brown (1) scores on a 38-yard pass reception against Southern Illinois safety Michael Elbert (37) during an NCAA college football game at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss. Brown is a unanimous first-team selection to The Associated Press All-Southeastern Conference team, announced Monday, Dec. 3, 2018. ( Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP, File)
Mississippi WR Brown skips senior year, enters NFL draft

Dec. 04, 2018 02:46 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) scrambles for a first down against Texas A&M during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Tagovailoa is the offensive player of the year and one of five members of the top-ranked Crimson Tide to earn first-team honors on The Associated Press All-Southeastern Conference team, announced Monday, Dec. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
No. 1 Alabama has 5 players first-team AP All-SEC selections

By The Associated Press Dec. 03, 2018 12:16 PM EST

Mississippi State players celebrate following a win over Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018. (Bruce Newman, Oxford Eagle via AP)
No. 22 Mississippi State beats Mississippi 35-3 in Egg Bowl

By David Brandt Nov. 22, 2018 10:56 PM EST

Mississippi State tight end Farrod Green (82) pulls in a pass reception against Mississippi defensive back Zedrick Woods (36) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
4 players ejected from Ole Miss-Miss St Egg Bowl after fight

By David Brandt Nov. 22, 2018 10:25 PM EST

Ole Miss tries for another upset vs. No. 23 Mississippi St

By The Associated Press Nov. 21, 2018 08:20 AM EST
No. 22 Mississippi State (7-4, 3-4 SEC, No. 18 CFP) at Mississippi (5-6, 1-6), Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST (ESPN) Line: Mississippi State by 10. ...

Mississippi quarterback Jordan Ta'amu (10) passes against Vanderbilt in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Red zone woes hurting talented Ole Miss offense

By David Brandt Nov. 20, 2018 02:21 PM EST

Mississippi quarterback Jordan Ta'amu (10) is consoled by offensive lineman Greg Little (74) and Vanderbilt linebacker Josh Smith (25) after Vanderbilt won 36-29 in overtime in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Vandy keeps bowl hopes alive, edging Ole Miss 36-29 in OT

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 18, 2018 12:01 AM EST

Florida defensive lineman Jachai Polite (99) does a chest bump with a teammate after stopping a South Carolina drive late in fourth quarter in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
As many as 9 SEC schools could have 1st-round draft picks

By Kristie Rieken Nov. 14, 2018 02:41 PM EST

Mississippi Rebels wide receiver DaMarkus Lodge, right, scores a touchdown after catching a pass as Texas A&M defensive back Charles Oliver defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Mond accounts for 4 TDs as A&M gets 38-24 win over Ole Miss

By Kristie Rieken Nov. 10, 2018 03:56 PM EST

Aggies look to bounce back against Ole Miss after 2 losses

By Kristie Rieken Nov. 09, 2018 03:00 AM EST
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — After losing two straight games following a three-game winning streak, Texas A&M will try to finish better on Saturday against...

Mississippi running back Scottie Phillips (22) gestures at South Carolina defenders, unseen, as he runs into the end zone untouched in a two-yard touchdown run during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Oxford, Miss. South Carolina won 44-41. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Ole Miss trying to regroup after disappointing losses

By David Brandt Nov. 05, 2018 03:58 PM EST

Mississippi running back Scottie Phillips (22) runs against South Carolina during an NCAA college football game at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss. on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP)
Bentley rallies South Carolina past Ole Miss 48-44

By Chris Burrows Nov. 03, 2018 04:59 PM EDT

Mississippi wide receiver DaMarkus Lodge (5) gets away from Auburn defensive back Daniel Thomas (24) during an NCAA college football game at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. (Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP)
Whitlow rushes for 170 yards in Auburn's 31-16 victory

By Chris Burrows Oct. 20, 2018 03:44 PM EDT