John Plumlee
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

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

LSU head coach Ed Orgeron is escorted onto the field after LSU's 49-42 win over Florida in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Baton Rouge, La. LSU and coach Orgeron have agreed to part ways after this season, according to multiple media reports Sunday, Oct. 17, 21 months after he led the Tigers to a national championship with what is considered one of the greatest teams in college football history. (Scott Clause/The Daily Advertiser via AP)
No. 12 Mississippi hosts LSU after wild seven days

By John Zenor Oct. 21, 2021 05:23 PM EDT

Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral (2) throws to a receiver as he's defended by Tennessee linebacker Aaron Beasley (24) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. Mississippi won 31-26. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Kiffin 'not feeling really good' about Ole Miss QB's status

Oct. 18, 2021 04:02 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

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 running back Jerrion Ealy carries the ball against Vanderbilt in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Ole Miss at Vanderbilt 10/31/2020

Oct. 31, 2020 06:13 PM EDT

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) drops back to pass against during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Alabama in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Alabama at Ole Miss 10/10/2020

Oct. 10, 2020 08:13 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

FILE - In this Dec. 9, 2019, file photo, Lane Kiffin responds to reporters questions at a news conference, after being introduced to Mississippi fans as their new NCAA college football head coach at The Pavilion on the campus in Oxford, Miss. Mississippi State's Mike Leach and Mississippi's Lane Kiffin brought big names and offensive pedigrees to the Magnolia State. But they drew huge challenges for their debuts, with the Bulldogs visiting defending national champion and No. 6 LSU and the Rebels hosting No. 5 Florida. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
Mullen takes No. 5 Florida, title hopes back to Mississippi

By Mark Long Sep. 24, 2020 09:58 AM EDT

FILE - In this Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, file photo, Lane Kiffin speaks to Mississippi fans after being announced as the new head football coach during a introductory press conference in Oxford, Miss. In attendance were his children, daughters Presley Kiffin, 13, left, Landry Kiffin, 15, second from left, and son Knox Kiffin, 10. Mississippi State's Mike Leach and Mississippi's Lane Kiffin brought big names and offensive pedigrees to the Magnolia State. But they drew huge challenges for their debuts, with the Bulldogs visiting defending national champion and No. 6 LSU and the Rebels hosting No. 5 Florida. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
College Football Picks: SEC start in most unusual season

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 23, 2020 03:28 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 10, 2020, file photo, the video board at Dudy Noble Field at Mississippi State University in Starkville, Miss., welcomes new NCAA college football head coach Mike Leach.Mississippi State's Mike Leach and Mississippi's Lane Kiffin brought big names and offensive pedigrees to the Magnolia State. But they drew huge challenges for their debuts, with the Bulldogs visiting defending national champion and No. 6 LSU and the Rebels hosting No. 5 Florida. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, FIie)
New Magnolia State coaches prepare for challenging debuts

By John Zenor Sep. 22, 2020 04:20 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, Florida head coach Dan Mullen watches his players warm up before an NCAA college football game against Florida State, in Gainesville, Fla. Mullen is still wary about what lies ahead as Florida prepares to open the season at Ole Miss on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. “Obviously, all the COVID stuff makes you anxious,” Mullen said. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
No. 5 Florida settles into normal routine, braces for chaos

By Mark Long Sep. 22, 2020 12:26 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 9, 2019, file photo, Lane Kiffin responds to reporters questions at a news conference, after being introduced to Mississippi fans as their new NCAA college football coach in Oxford, Miss. Kiffin is trying to lead Ole Miss to a rebound from a 4-8 season. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
Kiffin not promising instant turnaround at Mississippi

By John Zenor Sep. 01, 2020 05:58 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

Mississippi quarterback John Rhys Plumlee (10) runs past LSU nose tackle Siaki Ika (62) to score in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Oxford, Miss. (Bruce Newman/Oxford Eagle via AP)
Ole Miss QB Plumlee’s speed gives Rebels cause for optimism

By Brian Rippee Nov. 25, 2019 04:26 PM EST