Luke Altmyer
Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) passes against East Tennessee State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
No. 20 Ole Miss goes for 3 in row against Mississippi State

By John Zenor Nov. 23, 2022 02:36 AM EST

Mississippi coach Lane Kiffin reacts to the team's interception of an Auburn pass during an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. Mississippi won 48-34. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Pick your poison against Kiffin's No. 7 Ole Miss offense

By John Zenor Oct. 18, 2022 11:33 AM EDT

Mississippi head coach Lane Kiffin greets fans during the Walk of Champions before an NCAA college football game against Tulsa in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Wildcats, Rebels have first game as ranked teams since '58

By John Zenor Sep. 29, 2022 03:10 AM EDT

Georgia Tech quarterback Jeff Sims (10) is sacked by Mississippi defensive end Tavius Robinson (95) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
No. 20 Ole Miss runs right through Ga Tech in 42-0 blowout

By Paul Newberry Sep. 17, 2022 06:53 PM EDT

Georgia Tech quarterback Jeff Sims (10) runs the ball against Western Carolina cornerback Rod Gattison (2) in the first half during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Ole Miss travels to Ga Tech, still sorting out QB situation

By Paul Newberry Sep. 15, 2022 11:37 AM EDT

Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) sets up to throw a deep pass against Central Arkansas during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. Mississippi won 59-3. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Kiffin expects Ole Miss QB Luke Altmyer to be able to play

Sep. 12, 2022 05:12 PM EDT

Mississippi linebacker Troy Brown (8) pressures Central Arkansas quarterback Will McElvain (2) who attempts to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
No. 22 Mississippi starts fast, routs Central Arkansas 59-3

By Chris Burrows Sep. 10, 2022 10:44 PM EDT

Mississippi quarterback Luke Altmyer (7) looks to pass during the second half the team's NCAA college football game against Troy in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. Mississippi won 28-10. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
No. 22 Mississippi to start Altmyer vs Central Arkansas,

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2022 01:51 PM EDT

Mississippi running back Zach Evans (6) runs the ball past Troy defenders during the first half an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
No. 22 Ole Miss turns to Altmyer against Central Arkansas

By John Zenor Sep. 08, 2022 12:40 PM EDT

Troy head coach Jon Sumrall reacts after a play during the first half an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
USC transfer Dart helps No. 21 Mississippi beat Troy 28-10

By Chris Burrows Sep. 03, 2022 07:27 PM EDT

FILE - Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) readies to pass during an NCAA college football practice on Aug. 3, 2022, in Oxford, Miss. Dart played in six games at USC as a freshman, passing for 1,353 yards and nine touchdowns with five interceptions. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
No. 21 Ole Miss opens season against Troy

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2022 03:29 PM EDT

FILE - Mississippi quarterback Luke Altmyer (7) looks downfield during NCAA college football practice on Aug. 3, 2022, in Oxford, Miss. Altmyer was the backup last season but replaced an injured Matt Corral in the Sugar Bowl. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
No. 21 Ole Miss leans heavily on transfers against Troy

By John Zenor Sep. 01, 2022 12:29 PM EDT

FILE - Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker plays against Purdue in the first half of the Music City Bowl NCAA college football game on Dec. 30, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. Hooker goes into his sixth season as the starter. He earned the job last season after coming off the bench to set program records for a 181.4 passing efficiency and a 68% completion percentage. Hooker also threw 31 touchdowns with only three interceptions. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Stacked: SEC QB talent goes well beyond Young, Bennett

By John Zenor Aug. 31, 2022 02:32 PM EDT

FILE - Utah quarterback Cameron Rising (7) runs for a touchdown during the first half in the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Ohio State Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. Rising isn’t facing a battle to be Utah’s starting quarterback heading into a new season. Rising cemented his spot atop the depth chart when he led the Utes to their first ever Pac-12 championship and Rose Bowl berth a season ago. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
College Football Picks: Pac-12 contenders head down South

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 31, 2022 10:37 AM EDT

FILE - Alabama fans cheer before an NCAA college football game against LSU in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. Alabama is No. 1 in the preseason AP Top 25 for the second straight season. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Tide and Co.: AP Top 25 team by team preseason capsules

Aug. 15, 2022 01:24 PM EDT

Mississippi head coach Lane Kiffin walks to the podium before speaking during NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days, Monday, July 18, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Kiffin describes opening query about Saban as 'pretty usual'

By Charles Odum Jul. 18, 2022 05:44 PM EDT

Georgia wide receiver Arik Gilbert (14) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the G - Day game at Sanford Stadium Saturday, April 16, 2022, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Several players to watch in the Southeastern Conference

By John Zenor Apr. 26, 2022 01:35 PM EDT

Texas A&M White's Max Johnson (14) passes during the Texas A&M Maroon and White game at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas on Saturday, April 9, 2022. (Michael Miller/College Station Eagle via AP)
SEC proving to be a preferred destination for transfers

By John Zenor Apr. 26, 2022 01:16 PM EDT

Baylor coach Dave Aranda is doused by offensive lineman Tate Williams (77) after the team's 21-7 victory over Mississippi in the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
No. 6 Baylor tops No. 8 Ole Miss in Sugar Bowl; Corral hurt

By Brett Martel Jan. 02, 2022 12:53 AM EST

LSU head coach Ed Orgeron is escorted onto the field after LSU's 49-42 win over Florida in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Baton Rouge, La. LSU and coach Orgeron have agreed to part ways after this season, according to multiple media reports Sunday, Oct. 17, 21 months after he led the Tigers to a national championship with what is considered one of the greatest teams in college football history. (Scott Clause/The Daily Advertiser via AP)
No. 12 Mississippi hosts LSU after wild seven days

By John Zenor Oct. 21, 2021 05:23 PM EDT