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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

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

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

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

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

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

Mississippi coach Matt Luke reacts during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. Texas A&M won 24-17. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Ole Miss' off week gives aching Rebels chance to heal

By Brian Rippee Oct. 22, 2019 06:14 PM 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

Vanderbilt head coach Derek Mason watches from the sideline in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Vanderbilt won 24-18. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Vanderbilt defense faces stiff test against 2 Ole Miss QBs

Oct. 04, 2019 08:00 AM EDT

Mississippi wide receiver Elijah Moore (8) gets away from Southeastern Louisiana defensive back Shawntrez Spates (24) to score during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019 in Oxford, Miss. (Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP)
No. 7 Auburn looks to avenge loss vs Mississippi State

By Steve Megargee Sep. 26, 2019 04:01 AM EDT

California quarterback Chase Garbers (7) releases a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Around the Pac-12: Cal, yes Cal, is the lone undefeated

By Anne M. Peterson Sep. 24, 2019 07:10 PM EDT

California's Cameron Goode (19) tackles North Texas' Rico Bussey Jr. (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/San Jose Mercury News via AP)
No. 23 California seeks to continue fast start at Ole Miss

By Brian Rippee Sep. 20, 2019 08:02 AM EDT

CORRECTS TO SECOND HALF - Southeastern Louisiana linebacker Alexis Ramos (30) and defensive back Xavier Lewis (7) tackle Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. Mississippi won 40-29. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Ealy leads Ole Miss past Southeastern Louisiana 40-29

By Chris Burrows Sep. 14, 2019 09:16 PM EDT

Ole Miss avoids upset bid by Southeastern Louisiana 40-29

By Chris Burrows Sep. 14, 2019 08:42 PM EDT
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Matt Corral threw for two touchdowns and the Mississippi defense made a pair of game-saving stops on downs in the final six minutes as the...

CORRECTS TO SECOND HALF - Southeastern Louisiana linebacker Alexis Ramos (30) and defensive back Xavier Lewis (7) tackle Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. Mississippi won 40-29. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Ole Miss holds off Southeastern Louisiana 40-29

By Chris Burrows Sep. 14, 2019 08:07 PM EDT

Mississippi running back Scottie Phillips (22) celebrates his fourth-quarter touchdown against Arkansas during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Oxford, Miss. (Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP)
Corral leads Ole Miss past Arkansas 31-17 in an SEC opener

By Chris Burrows Sep. 08, 2019 12:09 AM EDT

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 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