D.K. Metcalf
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

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2018, file photo, Missouri defensive lineman Jordan Elliott, left, hits Arkansas quarterback Ty Storey, right, causing him to fumble the ball, during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Columbia, Mo. Elliott is expected to emerge as one of Missouri’s top defensive players in 2019. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson, File)
14 SEC players who could have breakthrough seasons

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2019 10:53 AM EDT

Mississippi's Offensive coordinator Rich Rodriguez gets ready before the Grove Bowl spring NCAA college football game at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss. on Saturday, April 6, 2019. (Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP)
Mississippi rebuild starts with veteran coordinators

By David Brandt Apr. 06, 2019 02:07 AM EDT

Former Mississippi football wide receiver DK Metcalf catches a pass while running pass patterns runs as he is tested by NFL scouts and coaches during Pro Day at Mississippi, Friday, March 29, 2019, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
More than muscles: Metcalf works to show NFL all-around game

By David Brandt Mar. 29, 2019 04:57 PM EDT

Florida defensive lineman Jachai Polite (99) does a chest bump with a teammate after stopping a South Carolina drive late in fourth quarter in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
As many as 9 SEC schools could have 1st-round draft picks

By Kristie Rieken Nov. 14, 2018 02:41 PM EST

Mississippi wide receiver DaMarkus Lodge (5) gets away from Auburn defensive back Daniel Thomas (24) during an NCAA college football game at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. (Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP)
Whitlow rushes for 170 yards in Auburn's 31-16 victory

By Chris Burrows Oct. 20, 2018 03:44 PM EDT

Auburn quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) gets loose during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Struggling Auburn tries to bounce back at Mississippi

By David Brandt Oct. 19, 2018 12:33 PM EDT

Mississippi's Javien Hamilton (21), Tariqious Tisdale (22) and Kweisi Fountain (39) celebrate after Mississippi defeated Arkansas 37-33 in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Little Rock, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Ole Miss fights through injuries, prepares to take on Auburn

By David Brandt Oct. 15, 2018 04:08 PM EDT

Mississippi wide receiver D.K. Metcalf (14) looks for room past Louisiana Monroe cornerback Floyd Connell (26) after a catch during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Ole Miss WR Metcalf out for season with neck injury

By David Brandt Oct. 15, 2018 01:48 PM EDT

Mississippi quarterback Jordan Ta'amu (10) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisiana Monroe in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Improving Arkansas hopes to slow high-scoring Ole Miss

By Kurt Voigt Oct. 12, 2018 10:39 AM EDT

Mississippi running back Scottie Phillips (22) runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisiana Monroe in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Ole Miss out to prove offense can work vs SEC competition

By David Brandt Oct. 08, 2018 04:18 PM EDT

Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral (2) runs with the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Louisiana Monroe in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. Mississippi won 70-21. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Ta'amu accounts for 5 TDs, Ole Miss routs ULM 70-21

By Chris Burrows Oct. 06, 2018 07:43 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arkansas State, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
No. 1 Alabama looks to contain talented Ole Miss offense

By David Brandt Sep. 14, 2018 03:00 AM EDT

Mississippi's Braylon Sanders (13) makes a catch against Texas Tech's Douglas Coleman III (3) during an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at NRG Stadium in Houston. (Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP)
Ole Miss encouraged by defense heading into home opener

By David Brandt Sep. 07, 2018 10:24 AM EDT

Mississippi quarterback Jordan Ta'amu throws a pass during the first half of a college football game against Texas Tech , Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Ta'amu, Phillips help Ole Miss over Texas Tech 47-27

By Kristie Rieken Sep. 01, 2018 10:56 AM EDT