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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

Mississippi State wide receiver Austin Williams (85) lunges past Mississippi defenders to catch a 7-yard touchdown pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Corral, Ole Miss jump out early, beat Mississippi St. 31-24

By Chris Burrows Nov. 28, 2020 08:27 PM EST

Mississippi running back Snoop Conner (24) scores a 1-yard touchdown against Mississippi State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi State at Ole Miss 11/28/2020

Nov. 28, 2020 05:05 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 John Rhys Plumlee stretches toward the goal line, but is stopped short, as Alabama defensive back Jordan Battle (9) defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. Alabama won 63-48. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Saban thinks Alabama's defense now has something to build on

By John Zenor Oct. 23, 2020 01:02 PM EDT

Alabama running back Brian Robinson Jr. (4) runs between Mississippi defenders, including defensive back Jakorey Hawkins (23), during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
No. 2 Alabama beats Ole Miss 63-48 in record SEC outburst

By Chris Burrows Oct. 11, 2020 12:02 AM 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

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 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 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

Auburn quarterback Bo Nix (10) scrambles away from pressure during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Mississippi, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Nix, No. 11 Auburn hold on, 20-14 over Ole Miss

By John Zenor Nov. 02, 2019 10:35 PM EDT

Arkansas quarterback Ben Hicks tries to get away from Auburn defender Derrick Brown as he scrambles out of the pocket during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019 in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
No. 11 Auburn hopes to bounce back against Ole Miss

By John Zenor Nov. 01, 2019 10:34 AM EDT

South Carolina's Ryan Hilinski, bottom, gets sacked by Florida's Zachary Carter, right, in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Columbia, SC. Florida defeated South Carolina 38-27. (AP Photo/Mic Smith)
Florida vs. Georgia shapes up as playoff elimination game

By Steve Megargee Oct. 31, 2019 04:01 AM EDT

Texas A&M wide receiver Kendrick Rogers (13) catches a touchdown pass over Mississippi defensive back Deantre Prince (24) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Fumble recovery, late TD helps Texas A&M beat Ole Miss 24-17

By Chris Burrows Oct. 19, 2019 11:47 PM EDT

Mississippi running back Scottie Phillips, left, catches a touchdown pass in front of Missouri defensive lineman Isaiah McGuire, right, during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Texas A&M, Ole Miss seeking to bounce back from losses

By Brian Rippee Oct. 18, 2019 10:34 AM EDT

Mississippi quarterback John Rhys Plumlee runs between Missouri defenders during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Bryant bounces back to lead Missouri over Mississippi

By Joe Walljasper Oct. 12, 2019 10:57 PM EDT

Mississippi running back Scottie Phillips (22) hears into the end zone on a 24-yard touchdown run during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. Mississippi won 31-6. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Missouri out to stop Ole Miss ground game in SEC matchup

By Dave Skretta Oct. 11, 2019 03:00 AM EDT

Florida head coach Dan Mullen celebrates in front of fans as he leaves the field after defeating Auburn in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
No. 7 Florida looks to hand another SEC West team 1st loss

By Steve Megargee Oct. 10, 2019 04:00 AM EDT

Mississippi quarterback John Rhys Plumlee (10) looks downfield for Vanderbilt defenders he scores a touchdown on a 33-yard run during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Plumlee helps lead revitalized Ole Miss rushing attack

By Brian Rippee Oct. 08, 2019 06:30 PM EDT