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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 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 Aug. 31, 2019, file photo, Mississippi State head coach Joe Moorhead gestures during the second half of their NCAA college football game against the Louisiana-Lafayette, in New Orleans. Two people with knowledge of the situation say Mississippi State has fired coach Joe Moorhead after just two seasons. They spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because an announcement had not yet been made by the school. A meeting was scheduled Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, with Moorhead and athletic director John Cohen.(AP Photo/Chuck Cook, File)
Mississippi State fires coach Joe Moorhead after 2 seasons

By Steve Megargee Jan. 03, 2020 10:42 AM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, file photo, Florida State coach Willie Taggart watches his team play Wake Forest during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C. Florida Atlantic has reached an agreement with Taggart to be its new football coach, replacing Lane Kiffin, said a person familiar with the negotiations. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)
FAU hires Willie Taggart to be next coach, replacing Kiffin

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 11, 2019 05:39 PM EST

Mississippi athletic director Keith Carter, left, reacts to Lane Kiffin as he answers a reporter's question at a news conference, moments after being introduced to Mississippi fans as their new college football coach, at The Pavilion, a multipurpose arena on the campus in Oxford, Miss., Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. Kiffin was previously, the football coach for three years at Florida Atlantic. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Georgia hires ex-Ole Miss coach Matt Luke as OL assistant

By Paul Newberry Dec. 10, 2019 02:25 PM EST

Lane Kiffin speaks to Mississippi fans after being introduced as the new NCAA college football coach during a public introduction at The Pavilion, a multipurpose arena on the campus in Oxford, Miss., Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. Kiffin was previously, the football coach for three years at Florida Atlantic. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Kiffin believes Ole Miss can produce consistent success

Dec. 09, 2019 04:15 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Florida Atlantic head coach Lane Kiffin looks over his team during warm-ups before an NCAA college football game against Old Dominion, in Boca Raton, Fla. Kiffin has Florida Atlantic in the Conference USA title game for the second time in three years. The Owls play host to defending champion UAB on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, amid speculation that it might be Kiffin's farewell at FAU. (Jim Rassol/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP, File)
Kiffin becomes coach at Ole Miss, steps down at FAU

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 07, 2019 05:48 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Florida Atlantic head coach Lane Kiffin looks over his team during warm-ups before an NCAA college football game against Old Dominion, in Boca Raton, Fla. Kiffin has Florida Atlantic in the Conference USA title game for the second time in three years. The Owls play host to defending champion UAB on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, amid speculation that it might be Kiffin's farewell at FAU. (Jim Rassol/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP, File)
AP source: Ole Miss working to bring Kiffin back to SEC

Ralph D. Russo Dec. 07, 2019 12:06 AM EST

In this Nov. 28, 2019 photo, Mississippi head coach Matt Luke removes his headset during an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, in Starkville, Miss. Mississippi has fired Luke, three days after his third non-winning season ended with an excruciating rivalry game loss. Athletic director Keith Carter said Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019 the decision to change coaches was made after evaluating the trajectory of the program and not seeing enough “momentum on the field.” (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Ole Miss seeking charismatic coach to galvanize fan base

By Brian Rippee Dec. 02, 2019 04:50 PM EST

Mississippi coach Matt Luke gestures during the team's NCAA college football game against Mississippi State on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Starkville, Miss. (Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP)
Ole Miss fires coach Matt Luke after 3 seasons, 15-21 record

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 01, 2019 08:47 PM EST

Person with knowledge of the decision tells AP that Mississippi has fired football coach Matt Luke after three seasons

Dec. 01, 2019 08:43 PM EST
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Person with knowledge of the decision tells AP that Mississippi has fired football coach Matt Luke after three seasons. ...

Mississippi wide receiver Braylon Sanders (13) is grabbed by Mississippi State safety Jaquarius Landrews (11) during an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. (Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP)
Gee whiz: Peeing dog celebration costs Ole Miss in Egg Bowl

By R.j. Morgan Nov. 28, 2019 11:17 PM EST

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 State quarterback Tommy Stevens (7) fights off a tackle attempt by an Abilene Christian player, on his way to a second-half 30-yard touchdown run during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019 in Starkville, Miss. Mississippi State won 45-7. (Keith Warren/The Clarion-Ledger via AP)
Mississippi State’s bowl streak in jeopardy against Ole Miss

By Paul Jones Nov. 26, 2019 02:29 PM 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

LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson (2) eludes Mississippi defensive back Jalen Julius (26) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Oxford, Miss. (Bruce Newman/Oxford Eagle via AP)
Burrow throws 5 TDs, No. 1 LSU beats Mississippi 58-37

By Chris Burrows Nov. 16, 2019 11:10 PM EST

LSU linebacker Patrick Queen (8) celebrates with Jacob Phillips (6) after intercepting a pass in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. LSU won 46-41. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
No. 1 LSU wants to make sure it avoids letdown at Ole Miss

By Brian Rippee Nov. 15, 2019 11:06 AM EST

Mississippi quarterback John Rhys Plumlee (10) outruns his blockers as he has a long run for a first down against New Mexico State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Trio of freshmen diversifying Ole Miss rushing attack

By Brian Rippee Nov. 12, 2019 05:55 PM EST

Mississippi quarterback John Rhys Plumlee (10) avoids an attempted tackle by New Mexico State defensive back Ray Buford Jr. (1) during an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. (Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP)
Ole Miss dominates winless New Mexico State 41-3

By Chris Burrows Nov. 09, 2019 07:24 PM EST

Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral scrambles for yardage during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Ole Miss seeks to end skid against winless New Mexico State

By Brian Rippee Nov. 08, 2019 08:38 AM EST