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Lane Kiffin whining about the CFP selection committee during Indiana-Notre Dame was sore loser behavior

Shouldn’t have lost three games, Lane.

Sometimes Mississippi head coach Lane Kiffin acts like a child on social media and it’s pretty funny. Sometimes he does and you wish he’d just grow up already.

It’s a fine line walked by every internet troll. Friday night was an example of the latter for Kiffin.

During Indiana’s 27-17 loss to Notre Dame in the first round of the College Football Playoff, Kiffin fired off a post on Twitter that sounded like the kind of whining you hear from the most annoying kind of sore loser.

Right around the time Notre Dame took a 27-3 lead in the fourth quarter, Kiffin couldn’t stop himself.

Yeah, Lane, tagging the College Football Playoff isn’t the cool move you think it is. But let’s make this super clear: Indiana’s performance in the Playoff is not a referendum on whether or not the Hoosiers deserved to get in (which it absolutely did). Even in the four-team playoff era not every game looked competitive.

Indiana won 11 games in the Big Ten with a schedule it had no control over. In fact, the Hoosiers end their season with the No. 32 strength of schedule per ESPN while Notre Dame sits at No. 38. When it comes to strength of record (which reflects the chance an average Top 25 team would have team’s record or better, given the schedule) Indiana ranks No. 11.

The Hoosiers convincingly beat both of last year’s national championship game participants.

But none of this is even necessary to discuss as it relates to Mississippi because the Rebels lost three games. They did not win a conference championship. In the final CFP rankings, Kiffin’s team finished No. 14 — it wasn’t even the first or second team left out of the tournament. Complaining about Indiana’s resume when the Rebels started the season against Furman, Middle Tennessee, Wake Forest and Georgia Southern is some pretty hilarious hypocrisy.

If Kiffin wants to be angry about anything regarding the playoff, he can start with his team’s losses to unranked Kentucky and Florida. Or he cant quit his whining.

Sadly, we already know that latter option will never happen.

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49ers add big pass rusher in ESPN NFL mock draft

The former top recruit recorded 6.5 sacks for the Rebels during the 2024 campaign.

The college football regular season is officially over and bowl season is here. With the regular season wrapped up, many of the top prospects from around the country are beginning to declare for the draft if their team was not selected for the first-ever 12-team playoff.

While it’s becoming clearer which players will be on the board for April’s 2025 NFL draft, mock drafts are beginning to stack up with predictions for the San Francisco 49ers‘ first-round selection. According to Yates, Nolen is a “disruptor.” Yates praised Nolen’s pass-rushing skills and strength on the interior of the defensive line.

In the latest mock draft from ESPN’s Field Yates, the 49ers addressed the defensive line in the first round. With the No. 15 overall selection, Yates penned Ole Miss defensive tackle Walter Nolen to the 49ers.

Via ESPN:

Nolen is a disruptor with excellent interior pass-rushing traits, tallying 6.5 sacks this season. He has very good strength, an explosive first step and powerful hands to disengage from blockers and chase down the quarterback.

Read Yates’s full mock draft here.

After transferring from Texas A&M to Ole Miss, the 6-foot-4, 290 lb defensive linemen recorded 26 total tackles with 6.5 sacks for Lane Kiffin and the Rebels in 2024.

Prior to entering the college level, Nolen was a top recruit, earning either the first or second spot for the class of 2022 in multiple high school recruiting outlets. Nolen played two seasons at Texas A&M for Jimbo Fisher, recording five sacks, a forced fumble and 66 tackles for the Aggies.

The 2025 NFL draft is slated to begin with round one on April 24 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

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SEC wallops LSU, Ole Miss with six-figure fines for fan misbehavior

Ole Miss and LSU were hit with big fines by the SEC for fan misbehavior

One school won, the other lost. Both will have lighter bank accounts.

The SEC announced on Monday that it is fining LSU and Ole Miss for actions of the home fans during their respective games in Week 11 against Alabama and Georgia.

LSU lost to Alabama, 43-13, leading to fans acting out.

That will cost the school $250,000.

Per the SEC:

Due to LSU fans throwing debris onto the field during its game versus Alabama, under the sportsmanship, game management and alcohol availability policies established by the Southeastern Conference, Louisiana State University will:

  • Be assessed financial penalty of $250,000;
  • Be required to use all available resources, including security, stadium and television video, to identify individuals who threw objects onto the playing field or at the opposing team. All individuals identified as having been involved in disrupting the game shall be prohibited from attending LSU Athletics events for the remainder of the 2024-25 academic and athletic year;
  • Review and update its Athletics Department game management procedures and alcohol availability policies to prevent a recurrence of Saturday night’s disruption, which shall include an evaluation of agreed upon SEC Sportsmanship, Game Management and Alcohol policies to verify full compliance with existing standards, and
  • Following completion of this review, the University shall provide a report to the Conference Office to summarize its efforts to identify and penalize offenders and its plan to enact policies to prevent future similar incidents while ensuring compliance with Conference standards.

As for Ole Miss, the price for celebrating on the field after the win over Georgia will be $350,000.

Ole Miss will incur a fine of $250,000 for a second offense of the league’s current access to competition area policy when fans entered the field after the Rebels’ game versus Georgia.

Ole Miss’ first offense under the current policy occurred when fans entered the field following a Rebel football victory over LSU in September 2023. In addition, Ole Miss will incur an additional fine of $100,000 due to fans entering the field prior to the end of the Georgia game.

 

What Kirby Smart said after Georgia’s ugly loss to Ole Miss

Kirby Smart gives Ole Miss credit for beating Georgia and details what is next for UGA

The Georgia Bulldogs are 7-2 after losing to the Ole Miss Rebels, 28-10. Georgia missed several opportunities against Ole Miss, but was unable to get much going offensively.

What did Georgia coach Kirby Smart say after UGA’s loss to Ole Miss?

“A lot of credit to Ole Miss, great atmosphere,” Kirby Smart said. “They played a really good game, I thought Lane (Kiffin) had his team ready to play. We obviously struggled in a lot of areas. We had miscues, mistakes, penalties, things that are really hard to overcome, especially when you play a really good football team.”

Georgia finished the day with a few key dropped passes and three turnovers, including two fumbles. The Bulldogs beat themselves at times, but Ole Miss was clearly the better team.

“I told our team coming into this week, I felt like they’re probably the most talented team that we have played,” said Smart. Georgia’s loss to Ole Miss is the Bulldogs’ first loss to a team other than Alabama since 2020.

“They outplayed us tonight, outcoached us, and did a great job,” said Smart. Georgia suffered its largest defeat since the 2019 SEC championship game against LSU.

Ole Miss outrushed Georgia, 134-59, and recorded five sacks, which is the most Georgia has allowed all season. Georgia’s offensive line is dealing with several injuries, and it hurt the Bulldogs against Ole Miss.

“When you get in a mode of I have to throw the ball, you can get in trouble in this league, especially on the road. And we had some drives there where we had to throw the ball. And we struggled to block Princely (Umanmielen) in obvious passing situations,” said Smart.

What’s next for Georgia?

“It’s on to the next,” Smart told his team after the game. “I mean, welcome to the SEC, baby. … We’ve got a big game next week. We’ve got to go out, and we’ve got to find a way to execute at a higher level.”

Georgia hosts Tennessee at 7:30 p.m. ET on Nov. 16.

Winners, losers from Georgia’s 28-10 loss to Ole Miss

Georgia football has a lot of players struggling to produce right now after a 28-10 loss to Ole Miss

The Georgia Bulldogs’ 28-10 loss to Ole Miss hurts. The Bulldogs are going to have to fight and claw to make the College Football Playoff. Since they are unlikely to make an SEC championship game appearance, they’ll probably have to play in the first round of the playoff.

Georgia did not play well offensively against Ole Miss. Georgia had another three-turnover performance and scored just three points that weren’t off turnovers. Georgia’s defense showed up some, but was not dominant as Ole Miss whooped Georgia.

Who are our top winners and losers from Georgia’s loss at Ole Miss?

Loser: Georgia’s trust in Carson Beck

Georgia is attempting an insane number of screen passes. The Bulldogs are no longer throwing the ball vertically as often, and opposing defenses are teeing off on Carson Beck. Beck’s lone interception was a batted ball, but Saturday was another example of Beck not performing well when the opposing pass rush is putting pressure on him.

Winner: Georgia’s red-zone defense

The Bulldogs forced five Ole Miss field goals and allowed just two touchdowns, which helped keep the game close. Georgia allowed a touchdown on Ole Miss’ first red-zone trip, but the Dawgs toughened from there.

Loser: Running back Nate Frazier

Georgia Bulldogs running back Nate Frazier during the first half against the Mississippi Rebels. Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Georgia freshman running back Nate Frazier ran the ball effectively at times against Ole Miss. He totaled 12 carries for 47 yards and one touchdown, but he coughed up a pair of fumbles, which will put any running back in the doghouse.

Loser: Left tackle Earnest Greene

Look away, Georgia fans. Earnest Greene’s performance against Ole Miss was not pretty. He has to protect Carson Beck’s blindside better for Georgia to make noise this season. Georgia had allowed nine sacks entering the Ole Miss game. The Rebels accumulated five, and many of them were Greene’s fault. Georgia’s pass blocking prevented UGA from getting much of an offensive rhythm.

Winner: Safety Dan Jackson

Georgia safety Dan Jackson continues generating turnovers. His first quarter interception came as a result of linebacker Jalon Walker’s pressure on Ole Miss. Jackson is creating havoc and is having the best season of his UGA career.

Ole Miss’ upset win over Georgia has been a long time coming

“We planned for this game for a year, game-planned all offseason,” said Ole Miss Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin after the Georgia game

The Ole Miss Rebels dominated the Georgia Bulldogs 28-10 in a huge home win to keep Ole Miss’ College Football Playoff hopes alive. Ole Miss forced three Georgia turnovers and shutdown the Georgia offense after the Bulldogs scored an opening drive touchdown.

Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin deserves credit for rebuilding the Rebels after Georgia embarrassed Ole Miss 52-17 in Athens a year ago.

“A year ago we lost to these guys by like 30,” Kiffin said to ESPN reporter Molly McGrath after Ole Miss’ 28-10 upset win. “We made a decision, we’ve got to recruit differently. We’ve got to go shopping. We planned for this game for a year, game-planned all offseason.”

So what changed since 2023? Ole Miss upgraded its defensive line while maintaining a strong offense. The Rebels bullied Georgia in the trenches. Ole Miss outrushed Georgia 134 to 59. The Rebels’ unleashed their elite pass rush on Georgia quarterback Carson Beck, who took five sacks.

Georgia deserves some criticism as well. The Bulldogs’ offense has been inconsistent this season. Dropped passes, interceptions and an inefficient rushing attack has plagued the Dawgs’ offense all season.

Georgia loses 28-10 against the Ole Miss Rebels

The Georgia Bulldogs suffered a humbling 28-10 road loss to the Ole Miss Rebels

The Georgia at Ole Miss game was filled with high-stakes moments and unfortunate missed opportunities for the Bulldogs. The first drive showcased the Bulldogs’ defensive prowess, with Chaz Chambliss and Nazir Stackhouse combining for a sack, and safety Dan Jackson coming up with a timely interception. This turnover forced Rebels’ quarterback Jaxson Dart to the sideline with an ankle injury, shifting early momentum in Georgia’s favor.

Capitalizing on the turnover, the Bulldogs orchestrated a methodical seven-play drive culminating in a two-yard rushing touchdown by freshman Nate Frazier. Ole Miss responded with backup quarterback Austin Simmons, who went 5-for-6 for 64 yards, driving his team downfield and setting up a touchdown run by Ulysses Bentley IV to tie the game at 7-7.

Dart later returned to the game with his left ankle heavily taped and led the Rebels to a field goal, nudging the score to 13-7. Meanwhile, Georgia’s offense started finding rhythm on their final drive of the half, with key receptions from Dominic Lovett and Dillon Bell. But a crucial drop by tight end Ben Yurosek halted their progress. This drop, their 27th of the season and the highest in the nation, underscored the season-long struggle for the Bulldogs’ receiving corps. Ole Miss capitalized on the stalled drive, with Dart marching downfield to set up Cayden Lee’s impressive 53-yard field goal, sending the Rebels into halftime with a 16-7 lead and momentum on their side.

At halftime, Kirby Smart emphasized the need for the defense to pressure Dart and force turnovers, while on offense, he stressed the importance of a strong running game to keep Ole Miss’s defense honest. Georgia’s opening drive of the second half saw improvement, with four 10+ yard plays, all through the air. This promising drive ended in a field goal, cutting the lead to 16-10.

Dart responded for Ole Miss with back-to-back passes of 26 and 23 yards to Cayden Lee, ultimately leading to a precise 10-yard touchdown pass to Antwane ‘Juice’ Wells Jr., extending the Rebels’ lead to 22-10. The Bulldogs’ next drive was derailed by another turnover—a fumble on a screen pass by Frazier, who had otherwise been a bright spot for Georgia’s offense.

Reflecting on the third quarter, Smart remarked, “Three really good drives, maybe four, and a turnover on defense.” But the turnovers continued to haunt them. Georgia’s first drive of the fourth quarter was promising, chewing up 9:27 on the clock over 15 plays. However, a tipped fourth-down pass was intercepted by John Saunders Jr., ending another scoring opportunity and dealing a significant blow to Georgia’s comeback hopes. After that the Bulldogs could not come up with anymore significant scoring drives.

With this loss, the Bulldogs’ season isn’t over, but their margin for error has completely disappeared. Now at two losses, Georgia’s path to the College Football Playoff has narrowed, making each game a must-win. Their best shot at a playoff berth relies on securing an at-large bid, which could position them to host a playoff game at home. Every remaining game will be a test of resilience, with the Bulldogs needing to perform at their absolute best.

Ole Miss fans quickly tore down goalposts and carried them away after Georgia upset

Ole Miss is back in the College Football Playoff picture and its fans celebrated appropriately.

Lane Kiffin’s Ole Miss just played its way back into the College Football Playoff conversation.

On Saturday in Oxford, No. 16 Ole Miss upset No. 3 Georgia by a comfortable margin, winning 28-10 despite interference from squirrels. Ole Miss didn’t allow the Bulldogs to score a touchdown in the final three quarters.

And fans in Mississippi pounced on the opportunity on the heels of the historic win – the biggest of Kiffin’s tenure so far – to rush the field at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, albeit doing so a bit prematurely.

But once fans got on the field, they had their way with the goalposts, climbing on them and ultimately tearing them down. The Oxford Police Department quickly admitted defeat via social media:

Fans on the field seemed to have a wild time.

With the result of Alabama versus LSU still pending, the SEC has five teams with two losses as of Saturday afternoon, which should make the battle for at-large bids to the playoff all the more interesting.

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Former Georgia QB Aaron Murray has message for Carson Beck

Former Georgia quarterback, college football analyst Aaron Murray has advice for UGA quarterback Carson Beck

There has been a great deal of criticism about Georgia Bulldog quarterback Carson Beck’s play lately. The Bulldogs are looking sluggish offensively, and Beck has thrown two touchdowns and six interceptions during his past two games. Some fans have even urged Beck’s benching.

There are few better sources for advice than former Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray.

“Message to fans: this is still a very talented quarterback. … You can feel it (the offense) coming together,” said Aaron Murray. “The silly mistakes are keeping Georgia from being a really good offense.”

“Carson’s just forcing it,” continued Murray. “He’s trying to compensate for having guys he didn’t have a year ago.”

It’s true Beck has lost a significant amount of talent, such as Brock Bowers and Ladd McConkey, around him, but it does seem like he’s trying to force throws that aren’t there sometimes. The only way to tell if he’s taken Murray’s advice will be to watch these next few games, especially the matchup against No. 16 Ole Miss at 3:30 p.m. ET. Georgia is facing an elite Ole Miss offense and a quarterback that is firing on all cylinders.

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EA Sports College Football 25 predicts Georgia-Ole Miss game

EA Sports College Football 25 video game predicts the winner, score of the Georgia versus Ole Miss game

Georgia dominated in a preview simulation of Saturday’s showdown between the Georgia Bulldogs and Ole Miss Rebels on EA Sports’ “College Football 25” video game. Georgia won 34-7 thanks to strong performances on both sides of the ball.

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck led the offense, completing 22 of 31 passes for 273 yards and two touchdowns. Running back Trevor Etienne powered through the defense, adding 74 yards and one touchdowns on the ground. Wide receiver Dominic Lovett emerged as the top target, racking up 116 yards on eight receptions, including a 62-yard touchdown.

Defensively, the Georgia front seven unit was very dominant in their battle of trenches. They combined for 11 tackle for losses and three sacks. Linebacker Jalon Walker was everywhere in the backfield recording two tackle for losses and one and 1/2 sacks. Safety Malaki Starks lead the team with eight total tackles. The Georgia defense made the Ole Miss offense one dimensional and held the Rebels to negative four yards rushing.