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Ole Miss defeated Louisville 43-24 in a neutral-site season opener, highlighted by four touchdowns from quarterback Trinidad Chambliss and a game-winning 48-yard field goal by Lucas Carneiro.
A look at the Rebels' key players, transfers and storylines as they gear up for the September 6 showdown in Nashville.
The Rebels enter 2026 with a top‑15 preseason ranking, a Heisman‑candidate quarterback, and a coaching staff eager to replicate last year’s playoff success.
The Rebels open preseason under head coach Pete Golding, ranked No. 10, with key returning stars, new coordinators, and off‑field distractions shaping the narrative.
Former Alabama standouts are dispersing to programs ranging from Ohio State and Notre Dame to Texas A&M and Kentucky, each seeking new opportunities after the Crimson Tide’s recent roster shifts.
The 2025 campaign for Ole Miss was anything but ordinary. A late‑season surge propelled the Rebels into the Playoff conversation, but the run was marked by a carousel of storylines that kept fans on edge.
The Southeastern Conference is entering a new chapter, driven by a wave of portal transfers and unprecedented roster turnover that has opened doors for fresh talent.
With new coaching hires and key departures, Ole Miss prepares for a competitive 2026 season, spotlighting the tight ends that will test their secondary.
The University of Mississippi’s football program faces both promise and pressure as it navigates key departures, new additions, and a demanding slate of games in the upcoming season.
Caleb Odom, a junior tight end who transferred from Alabama, is set to replace Dae’Quan Wright, whose 39-catch, 635-yard, five-touchdown season anchored the Rebels' attack.
Ranked inside the top ten by ESPN’s Mark Schlabach, Ole Miss returns key playmakers, adds high‑caliber transfers and addresses secondary concerns, aiming to translate preseason optimism into on‑field success.
In 2025, Kewan Lacy shattered Ole Miss touchdown records, the Rebels made their first College Football Playoff appearance, and the program eyes a 12-win season and a shot at the SEC’s all-time scoring record.
The Rebels aim to capture their first College Football Playoff title, shatter rushing and passing marks, and finally break the barrier of twelve regular‑season wins.
The Rebels open against Louisville in Nashville, lose key alumni, welcome fresh transfers, and face a schedule ranked among the nation’s toughest.
LSU expects tight end Trey'Dez Green to anchor the 2026 attack, but the program is bolstering depth with versatile playmaker Malachi Thomas and specialist Zach Grace.