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The SEC is looking stacked once again this season, with plenty of the top teams in the country getting to play each other week in and week out in the toughest conference in college football. Despite some poor showings from teams like Alabama and Florida early in the season, other squads like Ole Miss, Vanderbilt […]

Ahead of this weekend’s clash between his Ole Miss football team and Tulane, Rebels coach Lane Kiffin heaped praise on the Green Wave’s head coach, Jon Sumrall. Both teams enter Saturday’s matchup in Oxford with undefeated records and the relatively uncommon distinction of already having two wins over power conference opponents; Ole Miss defeated Kentucky […]

Lane Kiffin and the Ole Miss Rebels landed a talented player in the 2026 recruiting class. That player happens to be linebacker JaMichael Garrett. Garrett announced his commitment to the Rebels on Monday, per On3 insider Hayes Fawcett. Hailing from Baton Rouge, LA, he chose the Rebels over the LSU Tigers, Tennessee Volunteers, and Clemson […]

Ole Miss football sustained a scare via Austin Simmons, who left Saturday with an ankle injury. But the Rebels gained welcoming news ahead of the Arkansas tilt. Simmons’ is heathy, per On3/Rivals college football insider Pete Nakos. “Ole Miss QB Austin Simmons is not listed on tonight’s injury report ahead of Arkansas,” Nakos posted on […]

Even before the 2025 college football season began, the Ole Miss football program was busy adding pieces for the future via the recruiting front. Ahead of Week 2, that trend continued, although this time it was a flip of a rival SEC program. On Friday, the Ole Miss football program landed a big commit, with […]

Ole Miss football coaxed a talented four-star to choose the Rebels over Alabama and Michigan. This recruit then confidently predicted a “natty” in Oxford after committing to their recruiting class. Linebacker Anthony Davis Jr. chose Ole Miss over both blue blood programs. He even dropped these bold words to Hayes Fawcett of On3/Rivals. “Oxford let’s […]

It is unclear how Ole Miss football will fare after losing quarterback Jaxson Dart and most of its starters from last season, but thanks to Lane Kiffin, fans have not had much time to focus on the team’s ceiling. The outspoken head coach continues to churn out sound bites this summer, sharing his opinion on […]

The New York Giants are hoping that they have their quarterback of the future after selecting former Ole Miss football star Jaxson Dart in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. The NFL season is right around the corner, and Dart is gearing up for his rookie season during training camp. He caught up […]

Lane Kiffin and the Ole Miss Rebels continue to be aggressive in the 2026 recruiting class, landing a talented defender in Craig Tutt. Tutt announced his commitment to the Rebels on Friday, per On3 insider Hayes Fawcett. Coming from Murfreesboro, Tenn., he chose the Rebels over the Tennessee Volunteers and Auburn Tigers. He stands out […]

Auburn Tigers football head coach Hugh Freeze has come under fire this offseason, not for play-calling or player development, but for spending time on the golf course. As the program works to rebound from a rocky year, Freeze’s perceived lack of urgency has ignited criticism from fans and media alike. But now, SEC Commissioner Greg […]

Ole Miss football head coach Lane Kiffin worked closely with Nick Saban before taking over the Rebels. Kiffin believes Saban will eventually end his retirement, and dip back into coaching. The verbose Kiffin dropped the bombshell take during Monday’s Southeastern Conference media days. The legendary Alabama head coach Saban left the profession last season. Ultimately […]

Lane Kiffin shared a big message on how new Ole Miss Rebels quarterback Austin Simmons should approach his situation following Jaxson Dart’s departure. Dart ended his collegiate career last season as he now represents the New York Giants in the NFL. This now sets up Simmons as the next man up to lead the Rebels’ […]

Ole Miss football head coach Lane Kiffin knows what is expected of him when he takes the podium at SEC Media Days. Reporters hang on his every word, ready to build a story around the latest eye-opening or humorous soundbite that comes out of his mouth. He met expectations on Monday, giving thoughtful responses while […]

When there are sparks in the fire pit, you can usually count on Lane Kiffin to pour gasoline all over them. The Ole Miss football head coach is a soundbite machine and a purveyor of social media mayhem, relishing the opportunity to troll fans or even his peers. If someone is going to make a […]

The Ole Miss football team picked up a big win on the recruiting trail on Monday as four-star EDGE Landon Barnes announced that he will play for the Rebels. Barnes had numerous elite programs vying for his commitment as Ohio State and Washington were two of his top schools, but Barnes picked Ole Miss. Head […]

Nebraska football claimed a rare win over a Southeastern Conference foe Monday. More so on the college football recruiting trail. The Cornhuskers beat out Ole Miss for a talented 2026 lineman. The Big Ten university nabbed 6-foot-5, 310-pound lineman Hayden Ainsworth. Hayes Fawcett of On3 confirmed the Biloxi, Mississippi native was courted by Lane Kiffin […]

Ole Miss football endured a pivotal college football recruiting loss to end May. Zion Legree left Oxford and Lane Kiffin to reopen his recruiting process. Wisconsin has now swooped him up. Legree officially announced his decision to join the Badgers, with Hayes Fawcett of On3 confirming the move Sunday evening. The Badgers gain a versatile […]

Ole Miss football has built stout recruiting classes under Lane Kiffin. The Rebels do their part to keep up in a competitive Southeastern Conference. But they sustained a massive college football recruiting loss Saturday. Two-way athlete Zion Legree has decommitted from Ole Miss and Kiffin, Hayes Fawcett of On3 learned on Saturday. The Pensacola, Florida […]

We are getting news from the SEC’s spring meetings in Destin, Florida, and no one has been shy about opening their mouth and making headlines. That started with Commissioner Greg Sankey dropping some fiery takes aimed at the other conferences, but more recently, that includes Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin. He has never been […]

Ole Miss football was on the verge of making into their first College Football Playoff last season. Then, a couple of heartbreaking losses led to them missing out. Quarterback Jaxson Dart was a first round draft pick in the NFL Draft a couple of weeks ago, and head coach Lane Kiffin is looking to retool […]

It may be true that Jaxson Dart is living the dream with the New York Giants. But there is skepticism about the decision to trade up to get him. However, Lane Kiffin got real on the potential of Dart’s pairing with Malik Nabers. The Ole Miss head coach said he believes Dart will hit the […]

Ole Miss football welcomed Pierce Clarkson during the 2025 offseason. The Rebels now learned major news involving the dual-threat quarterback. The former Louisville QB is re-entering the college football transfer portal, Pete Nakos of On3 revealed on Thursday evening. His departure means Clarkson ends a three-month stay in Oxford. Clarkson committed to the Rebels via […]

Coming off consecutive double-digit win seasons, Lane Kiffin has high expectations to meet in 2025. As he continues to work on replacing the production Ole Miss will lose, Kiffin landed a commitment from former Troy running back Damien Taylor in the college football transfer portal. Taylor committed to the Rebels on Friday with one year […]

As will be the case for many offseasons moving forward in both college football and college basketball, NIL is at the forefront of the discussion. Players are making more money than ever in the transfer portal, and it is sparking discussion all over the sport. As usual, Ole Miss football head coach Lane Kiffin was […]

Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin has seen it all. One of the more well-traveled coaches working in the college ranks today, Kiffin has worked with and for some of the biggest stars and programs the sport has seen this century and has made a name for himself along the way for his high-flying offensive […]

Ole Miss Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin isn’t only known for being a successful coach in college football, but he’s also make a name for himself on social media. He’s often spotted on X, formerly known as Twitter trolling individuals, making jokes, or calling out the NCAA. Recently, he subtly threw Georgia Bulldogs head coach […]

Ole Miss football is getting a massive commitment. Lane Kiffin’s team is getting the pledge of national championship quarterback Trinidad Chambliss, per On3. Chambliss led Ferris State to the national championship game last season in Division II. Ferris State won the 2024 title after defeating Valdosta State. Chambliss threw three touchdown passes in that game, […]

Ole Miss football gained the commitment of a talented quarterback recruit with a lot of potential. The Rebels are coming off a solid season under head coach Lane Kiffin and were very close to making the College Football Playoff. The SEC program, however, will be going through somewhat of a rebuilding year after losing several […]

The Ole Miss Rebels finished the 2024-25 season with a 10-3 record and ended the campaign with an impressive 52-20 win over the Duke Blue Devils at the Gator Bowl. Now, with the offseason in full swing, the program has landed another key commitment in the 2026 recruiting class. Three-star cornerback Braylen Williams officially committed […]

After capping off their 2024 season with a win in the Gator Bowl, Ole Miss football has now turned its focus to 2025. Head coach Lane Kiffin and his staff have excelled at recruiting in the transfer portal. That trend has continued on Sunday, as the team lured what could be the best player left […]

Ole Miss football head coach Lane Kiffin couldn’t help but mix humor with admiration when discussing star quarterback Jaxson Dart’s legacy during an interview with ESPN’s Taylor McGregor on Thursday night. Kiffin, speaking ahead of the Rebels’ Gator Bowl clash with Duke, lauded Dart for his record-breaking career while playfully taking a jab at Vanderbilt […]

As the Ole Miss football program has potential NFL Draft picks in the upcoming event, add another one to the list as quarterback Jaxson Dart announced Friday he intends to declare. While Dart will play for the Ole Miss football team once last time in the Gator Bowl against the Duke Blue Devils, he intends […]

During a weekend full of lopsided College Football Playoff games between traditional powerhouses running through their less accomplished opponents, the cries from Alabama, Ole Miss and the rest of the south were deafening. All over the internet, the television, the broadcasts, or anything else that you looked at or listened to, you could hear the […]

In the wake of SMU football’s 38-10 blowout loss to Penn State at Beaver Stadium, Lane Kiffin took some time out of his Saturday to once again troll the College Football Playoff committee. It hasn’t gone unnoticed that the famed coach Kiffin is more than displeased about how the CFP bracket was completed. “Way to […]

After just narrowly missing out on the College Football Playoff, Lane Kiffin and Ole Miss continue to have a field day with recruiting and the transfer portal. On Friday, they killed two birds with one stone, taking a key player away from one of their primary competitors with a massive move that will shake up […]

Ole Miss football head coach Lane Kiffin picked up a very talented wideout in the transfer portal from Alabama. The Rebels will finish their up-and-down season in the Gator Bowl against Duke on January 2. The game will give Kiffin the chance to win ten-plus games with the program for the third time in four […]

As the Ole Miss Rebels will take on the Duke Blue Devils at the Gator Bowl, their opponent will be without a key piece to their success this season on the offensive side of the ball. Correspondingly, Duke quarterback Maalik Murphy will enter the transfer portal and won’t play in the bowl game, which garnered […]

Ole Miss football head coach Lane Kiffin sent a classy message to Georgia football after the Bulldogs won the SEC Championship against No. 3 Texas. Kirby Smart’s team is now set up to get the two-seed in the twelve-team College Football Playoff. The result comes less than a month after the Bulldogs were shellacked on […]

Before the season, Lane Kiffin was expected to lead the Ole Miss football program to one of its best seasons ever. But things have not gone according to plan in Oxford, and Kiffin is turning his attention to the College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings and the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) as a result. Kiffin’s 9-3 […]