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The Ole Miss Rebels find themselves in a precarious but promising playoff projection, sitting at No. 6 in the On3 bracket from Andy Staples.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementTrailing only top-tier teams, Ole Miss’s path includes the Egg Bowl rivalry with Mississippi State and the distractions surrounding head coach Lane Kiffin’s future.
If the Rebels maintain focus, win their rivalry game, and keep noise at bay, they’ll likely punch a ticket as the SEC "runner-up" who isn't projected in the championship game.
The key will be consistency from Trinidad Chambliss and Kewan Lacy on offense. Not a tough ask for the two playmakers. In the high stakes world of the College Football Playoff, one misstep can be costly.
Ole Miss must play with urgency and maturity in the stretch run. Also, Kiffin's decision didn't bring them this far. The end of the season shouldn't fall by the wayside due to what's happening outside of Oxford.
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