
Ole Miss surges into the national spotlight as top analysts tout the Rebels as potential College Football Playoff contenders. Greg McElroy calls them "criminally underrated," while Josh Pate and Brad Crawford back their playoff credentials. With the return of Trinidad Chambliss and Kewan Lacy—last year’s Doak Walker finalist—can Lane Kiffin’s squad live up to the preseason hype despite a brutal 2025 SEC schedule? Steven Willis, Richard Denson and Ruben Diaz break down how Pete Golding’s rebuilt defense, highlighted by transfers like Jay Crawford and Joenel Aguero, could transform Ole Miss from an offensive powerhouse into a complete football team. The conversation spans depth at running back, the importance of man coverage, and key updates from Ole Miss baseball and softball. Will the Rebels’ front seven and retooled secondary be the missing piece for a championship run?
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