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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

Mississippi wide receiver Dontario Drummond (11) leaps over a fallen Mississippi defender for a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Ole Miss at Mississippi State 11/25/2021

Nov. 25, 2021 08:31 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) scrambles away from pressure by Auburn defensive end Eku Leota (55) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021 in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Freeze leads Liberty against old team, No. 15 Ole Miss

By The Associated Press Nov. 04, 2021 04:10 PM EDT

Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral (2) is pressured by Auburn defensive end Derick Hall (29) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021 in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Top QBs meet when Freeze, Liberty visit No. 15 Ole Miss

By John Zenor Nov. 04, 2021 11:41 AM EDT

Mississippi running back Snoop Conner (24) carries the ball in for a touchdown against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021 in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Nix, defense power No. 18 Auburn past No. 10 Ole Miss, 31-20

By John Zenor Oct. 30, 2021 10:47 PM EDT

Alabama linebacker Henry To'oTo'o (10) celebrates a defensive stop during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Robinson, defense push No. 1 Bama past No. 12 Ole Miss 42-21

By John Zenor Oct. 02, 2021 07:04 PM EDT

Mississippi wide receiver Jonathan Mingo (1) pulls in a pass for a 50-yard touchdown against Tulane during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Ole Miss No. 2 receiver Mingo out for game with No. 1 Bama

Oct. 02, 2021 03:27 PM EDT

Mississippi wide receiver Jonathan Mingo (1) pulls in a pass for a 50-yard touchdown against Tulane during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Corral accounts for 7 TDs, No. 17 Rebels beat Tulane 61-21

By Chris Burrows Sep. 19, 2021 01:37 AM EDT

Mississippi fans sit in the rain prior to an NCAA college football game against Tulane, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Oxford, Miss. A weather delay was called by officials. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Tulane at Ole Miss 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 07:37 PM EDT

Austin Peay quarterback Draylen Ellis passes the ball against Mississippi during an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Bruce Newman)
Corral throws 5 TDs, No. 20 Ole Miss beats Austin Peay 54-17

By Chris Burrows Sep. 11, 2021 11:18 PM EDT

Mississippi head coach Lane Kiffin leads the team on its walk through the Grove before an NCAA college football game against Austin Peay in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Bruce Newman)
Austin Peay at Ole Miss 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 06:05 PM EDT

Mississippi running back Jerrion Ealy (9) tries to fend off Louisville defensive back Kenderick Duncan (27) after a catch during an NCAA college football game Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Louisville at Ole Miss 9/6/2021

Sep. 06, 2021 09:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 9, 2021, file photo, Mississippi coach Lane Kiffin speaks with his players during NCAA college football practice in Oxford, Miss., Monday,. Mississippi takes on Louisville in Monday night’s Chick-Fil-A Kickoff game that wraps up college football’s first full weekend. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
Louisville, Ole Miss look to light up scoreboard in opener

By Gary B. Graves Sep. 05, 2021 12:28 PM EDT

Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral (2) runs with the ball during a morning NCAA college football practice on the Oxford, Miss., campus, Monday, Aug. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Kiffin, Corral hoping for strong encore at Mississippi

By John Zenor Aug. 17, 2021 10:35 AM EDT

Indiana quarterback Jack Tuttle throws a pass against Mississippi during the first half of the Outback Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Ole Miss at Indiana 1/2/2021

Jan. 02, 2021 02:19 PM EST

Auburn running back Tank Bigsby (4) scores a touchdown against Mississippi during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday Oct. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Auburn at Ole Miss 10/24/2020

Oct. 24, 2020 01:29 PM EDT

Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral (2) throws the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Mac Jones, No. 2 Alabama visit Matt Corral, Mississippi

By The Associated Press Oct. 08, 2020 02:46 PM EDT

Mississippi wide receiver Elijah Moore (8) is tackled by Kentucky defensive back Tyrell Ajian (23) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
QB Mac Jones leads No. 2 Alabama against Kiffin, Mississippi

By John Zenor Oct. 08, 2020 02:16 PM EDT

Kentucky defensive back Tyrell Ajian (23) tackles Mississippi running back Tylan Knight (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Ole Miss edges Kentucky 42-41 in OT for Kiffin's first win

By Gary B. Graves Oct. 03, 2020 08:20 PM EDT