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Beard ejected in wild scene as Ole Miss blown out by Tennessee
sports22 days ago

Beard ejected in wild scene as Ole Miss blown out by Tennessee

Ole Miss coach Chris Beard was ejected with 6:15 left in a 84-66 loss at No. 25 Tennessee after leaping at the officials and receiving a technical/ ejection; he later walked back onto the court to give his team a speech. Tennessee had 34 free-throw attempts to Ole Miss’s 21, while the Rebels committed 27 fouls. Beard defended his actions by calling for a consistent whistle and noted the program’s struggle for respect; Ole Miss (11-11, 3-6 SEC) returns to face his former Texas squad next.

Oweh, Chandler lift Kentucky past Ole Miss in grind-it-out win
sports1 month ago

Oweh, Chandler lift Kentucky past Ole Miss in grind-it-out win

Kentucky survived a slugfest with Ole Miss 72-63 to push their SEC win streak to five and reach 14-6 overall. Otega Oweh carried the scoring surge in the second half, finishing with 23 points after a quiet first half, while Collin Chandler drilled the late dagger to seal the win. Travis Perry had a rough homecoming, going scoreless in 10 minutes. The game featured a foul-filled, grind-it-out pace, with 42 team fouls and 59 free throws, but the Cats closed it out and now head to back-to-back road tests at Vanderbilt and Arkansas as a winter storm looms.

sports1 month ago

Fernando Mendoza Tops 2025 Transfer Impact Rankings for a Historic Indiana Run

The piece ranks the 10 most impactful transfer players of the 2025 college football season, led by Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza’s historic 3,535-yard, 41-TD season. It also highlights standout contributions from Miami QB Carson Beck, Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss, Texas Tech edge David Bailey and other portaled stars who helped their teams reach the CFP spotlight, underscoring how the transfer market produced big, sometimes unpredictable, impacts rather than relying on top-ranked recruits.

Swinney accuses Ole Miss of blatant tampering in Luke Ferrelli transfer saga
sports1 month ago

Swinney accuses Ole Miss of blatant tampering in Luke Ferrelli transfer saga

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney publicly accused Ole Miss coach Pete Golding of blatant tampering with transfer Luke Ferrelli, who signed with Clemson in January, moved to campus, and later entered the transfer portal to join Ole Miss. Swinney presented a detailed timeline of calls, texts, and meetings, urged NCAA investigation and consequences for tampering, and suggested the issue could be a tipping point for the sport; Ole Miss did not comment.

Swinney blasts Ole Miss, Golding over Luke Ferrelli tampering in transfer saga
sports1 month ago

Swinney blasts Ole Miss, Golding over Luke Ferrelli tampering in transfer saga

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney accused Ole Miss and coach Pete Golding of tampering with Clemson signee Luke Ferrelli, detailing calls, texts, and a two-year, $2 million offer that allegedly lured him away. Swinney criticized the transfer rules and suggested the NCAA may need consequences for tampering, while Ole Miss denied involvement by its GM, making the incident a potential test case for enforcement.

Knight lands at Ole Miss, reshaping the Rebels’ QB plan
sports1 month ago

Knight lands at Ole Miss, reshaping the Rebels’ QB plan

Former Auburn quarterback Deuce Knight committed to Ole Miss, giving the Rebels a high-upside transfer option after NCAA denied Trinidad Chambliss’ extra season and amid a need to replenish QB depth following Austin Simmons’ transfer. Knight, a 6'4", 217-pound playmaker ranked No. 13 among transfer QBs, flashed his potential in a 2025 start (401 total yards, six TDs) and draws praise for size, speed and leadership, potentially shaping Ole Miss’s quarterback plans in 2026; Ole Miss had also shown interest in DJ Lagway before he chose Baylor.

Knight Signs with Ole Miss, Eyes 2026 QB Role
college-football1 month ago

Knight Signs with Ole Miss, Eyes 2026 QB Role

Former Auburn quarterback Deuce Knight signed with Ole Miss on Sunday, potentially becoming the Rebels’ starter in 2026 if Trinidad Chambliss doesn’t win a sixth season of eligibility. Knight, a 6-foot-4, 217-pound dual-threat from Lucedale, Mississippi, was a top-2 quarterback recruit in the Class of 2025, played for Auburn this past season (including a Mercer start) and entered the transfer portal after Auburn’s coaching change, joining a No. 6 Rebels team that could rely on him if Chambliss’ waiver is denied.

Ole Miss Dominates Louisville in SEC/ACC Challenge Showdown
sports1 year ago

Ole Miss Dominates Louisville in SEC/ACC Challenge Showdown

Louisville, under first-year coach Pat Kelsey, is set to face No. 23 Ole Miss in the SEC/ACC Challenge, with the Cardinals favored to win at home. Louisville has started the season 5-2, showing improvement from previous seasons. The game is part of a busy Tuesday for ranked teams, with potential changes in the CBS Sports Top 25 And 1 rankings depending on the outcomes.

Gators Upset No. 9 Ole Miss, Shattering CFP Dreams
sports1 year ago

Gators Upset No. 9 Ole Miss, Shattering CFP Dreams

The Florida Gators upset No. 9 Ole Miss 24-17, knocking the Rebels out of College Football Playoff contention. Florida's DJ Lagway threw two touchdown passes, and Montrell Johnson ran for 127 yards and a score. Ole Miss struggled with red zone efficiency and dropped passes, while Florida capitalized on key plays. The win marks Florida's second consecutive victory over a ranked team, signaling a potential turnaround under coach Billy Napier.

Ole Miss Surges as Georgia and Miami Tumble in Latest AP Rankings
sports1 year ago

Ole Miss Surges as Georgia and Miami Tumble in Latest AP Rankings

Georgia football fell nine spots to No. 11 in the latest AP Top 25 rankings after an upset loss to Ole Miss, who moved up to No. 10. This marks Georgia's first time outside the top 10 since November 2020. The Bulldogs are now the fifth-highest ranked SEC team, trailing Texas, Tennessee, Alabama, and Ole Miss. The rankings shift follows Georgia's drop from No. 2 to No. 10 in the US LBM Coaches Poll, with the College Football Playoff rankings to be updated soon.