BRIAN RIPPEE
In this Nov. 28, 2019 photo, Mississippi head coach Matt Luke removes his headset during an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, in Starkville, Miss. Mississippi has fired Luke, three days after his third non-winning season ended with an excruciating rivalry game loss. Athletic director Keith Carter said Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019 the decision to change coaches was made after evaluating the trajectory of the program and not seeing enough “momentum on the field.” (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Ole Miss seeking charismatic coach to galvanize fan base

By Brian Rippee Dec. 02, 2019 04:50 PM EST
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi athletic director Keith Carter wants to find a

Mississippi quarterback John Rhys Plumlee (10) runs past LSU nose tackle Siaki Ika (62) to score in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Oxford, Miss. (Bruce Newman/Oxford Eagle via AP)
Ole Miss QB Plumlee’s speed gives Rebels cause for optimism

By Brian Rippee Nov. 25, 2019 04:26 PM EST
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi quarterback John Rhys Plumlee’s running

LSU linebacker Patrick Queen (8) celebrates with Jacob Phillips (6) after intercepting a pass in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. LSU won 46-41. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
No. 1 LSU wants to make sure it avoids letdown at Ole Miss

By Brian Rippee Nov. 15, 2019 11:06 AM EST
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — After notching a season-defining victory at Alabama last

Mississippi quarterback John Rhys Plumlee (10) outruns his blockers as he has a long run for a first down against New Mexico State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Trio of freshmen diversifying Ole Miss rushing attack

By Brian Rippee Nov. 12, 2019 05:55 PM EST
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi faces the daunting challenge of consistently

Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral scrambles for yardage during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Ole Miss seeks to end skid against winless New Mexico State

By Brian Rippee Nov. 08, 2019 08:38 AM EST
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi looks to snap a three-game losing streak when

Auburn wide receiver Seth Williams (18) tries to get away from Mississippi defensive back Jon Haynes (5) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Defense keeps Ole Miss competitive as its offense struggles

By Brian Rippee Nov. 05, 2019 07:28 PM EST
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — While Mississippi's one-dimensional offense continues to

Texas A&M defensive back Devin Morris (7) tackles Mississippi quarterback John Rhys Plumlee (10) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Ole Miss rushing attack to face major test at No. 11 Auburn

By Brian Rippee Oct. 28, 2019 05:47 PM EDT
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi's offense has had a week off and now gets to

Mississippi coach Matt Luke reacts during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. Texas A&M won 24-17. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Ole Miss' off week gives aching Rebels chance to heal

By Brian Rippee Oct. 22, 2019 06:14 PM EDT
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi's off week comes at an optimal time for the Rebels

Mississippi running back Scottie Phillips, left, catches a touchdown pass in front of Missouri defensive lineman Isaiah McGuire, right, during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Texas A&M, Ole Miss seeking to bounce back from losses

By Brian Rippee Oct. 18, 2019 10:34 AM EDT
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi's game with Texas A&M on Saturday could have

Mississippi quarterback John Rhys Plumlee throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Ole Miss hoping two-QB plan keeps defenses off balance

By Brian Rippee Oct. 15, 2019 07:30 PM EDT
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi believes its two-quarterback attack worked well

Mississippi quarterback John Rhys Plumlee (10) looks downfield for Vanderbilt defenders he scores a touchdown on a 33-yard run during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Plumlee helps lead revitalized Ole Miss rushing attack

By Brian Rippee Oct. 08, 2019 06:30 PM EDT
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi is beginning to settle into a run-oriented offensive

Mississippi quarterback John Rhys Plumlee (10) throws against Alabama during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Rebels coach says QB Plumlee has earned more playing time

By Brian Rippee Sep. 30, 2019 07:03 PM EDT
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi coach Matt Luke believes freshman quarterback John

California's Cameron Goode (19) tackles North Texas' Rico Bussey Jr. (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, Calif., on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/San Jose Mercury News via AP)
No. 23 California seeks to continue fast start at Ole Miss

By Brian Rippee Sep. 20, 2019 08:02 AM EDT
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — No. 23 California wants to remain unbeaten, while Mississippi is

Mississippi linebacker Sam Williams (13) locks up Arkansas running back Rakeem Boyd (5) behind the line of scrimmage during the first half of their NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Ole Miss seeks 2nd straight win as it hosts SE Louisiana

By Brian Rippee Sep. 13, 2019 08:00 AM EDT
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi aims to build on what worked in a victory over

Arkansas' Mike Woods (8) and De'Vion Warren (1) celebrate after the team's 20-13 win over Portland State in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019 in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Ole Miss, Arkansas preparing for another competitive game

By Brian Rippee Sep. 06, 2019 09:38 AM EDT
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — There's usually no shortage of drama when Mississippi meets

Mississippi running back Scottie Phillips (22) reacts after scoring a touchdown in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Memphis, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)
Ole Miss seeking better production from rushing attack

By Brian Rippee Sep. 03, 2019 09:17 PM EDT
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — The arrival of new Mississippi offensive coordinator Rich

FILE - In this Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019, file photo, Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral speaks during a media day interview in Oxford, Miss. Mississippi has a new offensive coordinator in Rich Rodriguez and a new starting quarterback in Matt Corral as the Rebels adjust to life without second-round draft picks A.J. Brown and D.K. Metcalf catching passes. The new-look offense faces a tough early test as Ole Miss opens the season at Memphis. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning, File)
Ole Miss will showcase new-look offense in opener vs Memphis

By Brian Rippee Aug. 27, 2019 05:24 PM EDT
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — When Mississippi's offense takes the field for the first time in