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FILE -Miami (Ohio) quarterback Brett Gabbert looks for a receiver during the second half of the team's Frisco Football Classic NCAA college football game against North Texas in Frisco, Texas, Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021. Miami (Ohio) plays against Kentucky on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Matt Strasen, File)
No. 20 Kentucky seeks to start strong against Miami (Ohio)

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2022 03:12 PM EDT

Mississippi wide receiver Dontario Drummond (11) leaps over a fallen Mississippi defender for a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Ole Miss at Mississippi State 11/25/2021

Nov. 25, 2021 08:31 PM EST

Mississippi's Matt Corral greets fans during the Walk of Champions before an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Vanderbilt at Ole Miss 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 05:47 PM EST

Mississippi wide receiver Dontario Drummond (11) is knocked into the air by a Texas A&M defender as he catches a short pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
No. 12 Ole Miss beats No. 11 Texas A&M 29-19 with defense

By Chris Burrows Nov. 13, 2021 11:30 PM EST

Alabama head coach Nick Saban waves to fans on his arrival before an NCAA college football game against Mississippi, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Ole Miss at Alabama 10/2/2021

Oct. 02, 2021 02:29 PM EDT

Mississippi running back Jerrion Ealy (9) tries to fend off Louisville defensive back Kenderick Duncan (27) after a catch during an NCAA college football game Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Louisville at Ole Miss 9/6/2021

Sep. 06, 2021 09:01 PM EDT

Mississippi wide receiver Dontario Drummond (11) drops a pass as South Carolina defensive back Jaycee Horn (1) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Bruce Newman)
South Carolina at Ole Miss 11/14/2020

Nov. 14, 2020 08:09 PM EST

Auburn running back Tank Bigsby (4) scores a touchdown against Mississippi during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday Oct. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Auburn at Ole Miss 10/24/2020

Oct. 24, 2020 01:29 PM EDT

Arkansas receiver Treylon Burks (16) is pushed out of bounds by Mississippi defensive back Keidron Smith (20) after a big gain during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Ole Miss at Arkansas 10/17/2020

Oct. 17, 2020 05:17 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 26, 2019, file photo, Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano looks for a receiver during an NCAA college football game against South Carolina in Knoxville, Tenn. Guarantano and the 16th-ranked Tennessee Volunteers are about to find out how much having the same offensive coordinator for consecutive seasons can help a quarterback. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
No. 8 Auburn hosts No. 23 Kentucky in SEC's opening weekend

By The Associated Press Sep. 24, 2020 04:05 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 9, 2019, file photo, Lane Kiffin responds to reporters questions at a news conference, after being introduced to Mississippi fans as their new NCAA college football coach in Oxford, Miss. Kiffin is trying to lead Ole Miss to a rebound from a 4-8 season. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
Kiffin not promising instant turnaround at Mississippi

By John Zenor Sep. 01, 2020 05:58 PM EDT