How far Ole Miss football dropped in CFP poll, see full bracket, rankings

This story has been updated with new information

OXFORD — Ole Miss football is right in the thick of the College Football Playoff bracket, even after falling one spot.

The Rebels (10-1, 6-1 SEC) are No. 7 in the rankings, released Nov. 25 on ESPN. If that holds, Ole Miss would make its first College Football Playoff in program history.

The Rebels were No. 6 in the previous CFP poll. Ole Miss is coming off an open week.

The Rebels (10-1, 6-1 SEC) are in their game week preparations for the Egg Bowl at Mississippi State (5-6, 1-6), which will be played on Nov. 28 (11 a.m. ABC).

CFP Top 25 Rankings

1. Ohio State

2. Indiana

3. Texas A&M

4. Georgia

5. Texas Tech

6. Oregon

7. Ole Miss

8. Oklahoma

9. Notre Dame

10. Alabama

11. BYU

12. Miami (FL)

13. Utah

14. Vanderbilt

15. Michigan

16. Texas

17. USC

18. Virginia

19. Tennessee

20. Arizona State

21. SMU

22. Pittsburgh

23. Georgia Tech

24. Tulane

25. Arizona

Who would Ole Miss face in CFP bracket?

Ole Miss would be matched up with No. 10 Alabama if this poll holds. That game would be in Oxford. The winner would go on to face No. 2 Indiana.

What is the full CFP bracket on Nov. 25?

Here is the full schedule for the College Football Playoff bracket released on Nov. 25.

FIRST ROUND

(12) Tulane at (5) Texas Tech

(9) Notre Dame at (8) Oklahoma

(10) Alabama at (7) Ole Miss

(11) Miami (FL) at (6) Oregon

QUARTERFINALS

Tulane-Texas Tech winner vs (4) Georgia

Notre Dame-Oklahoma winner vs (1) Ohio State

Alabama – Ole Miss winner vs (2) Indiana

Miami- Oregon winner vs (3) Texas A&M

Lane Kiffin to Florida, LSU rumors dominate college football headlines

Coach Lane Kiffin has been linked to openings at LSU and Florida. He deflected job-related questions in a press conference on Nov. 25, but confirmed he wants to coach in the CFP.

An announcement about Kiffin's future is expected on Nov. 29, according to Ole Miss athletic director Keith Carter.

The Grove Collective has gotten an increase in support since rumors of Kiffin leaving for LSU or Florida have intensified. Kiffin has remained silent on the matter, other than saying it is a compliment to his players and staff.

How the CFP format has changed in 2025

The CFP format has changed in 2025. The teams ranked in the top four will now earn automatic byes. That's a change from 2024 when the four byes were reserved for the four highest-ranked conference champions.

The 12-team field will still consist of the five highest-ranked conference champions and the next seven highest-ranked teams.

The first round will be be played at college campuses, with the teams ranked No. 5, No. 6, No. 7 and No. 8 hosting the bottom four teams.

Sam Hutchens covers Ole Miss for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at [email protected] or reach him on X at @Sam_Hutchens_

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