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Tony Barnhart isn’t convinced Lane Kiffin’s leaving Ole Miss Oct 31, 2025

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Lane Kiffin is the hottest name in what is already one of the wildest coaching carousels in college football history. But Tony ‘Mr. College Football’ Barnhart wouldn’t be surprised to see Kiffin stick around at Ole Miss.

Kiffin, the fastest Ole Miss coach to 50 wins in history, is a leading candidate for openings at both Florida and LSU. Sources indicate Florida is far and away the biggest threat of the two.

Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz is the betting favorite for the Florida job, according to Bet Online. Tulane’s Jon Sumrall is the betting favorite for LSU.

However, Barnhart told Ole Miss Spirit contributor Brad Logan that Kiffin’s decision may be tougher than most realize given the unique situation he’s built in Oxford.

No. 7 Ole Miss (7-1, 4-1 SEC) hosts South Carolina (3-5, 1-5) Saturday at 6 p.m. CT on ESPN. Kiffin isn’t the only coach in the game dealing with silly-season rumors.

Logan is also joined by Grayson Weir of BroBile to talk all things Ole Miss and SEC football.

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Ole Miss is a legitimate national title contender, says Bradley Sowell Oct 31, 2025

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In this LIVE edition of Talk of Champions, powered by RiverLand Roofing, Ben Garrett of the Ole Miss Spirit/On3 is joined by Bradley Sowell, former Ole Miss offensive lineman and eight-year NFL veteran.

No. 7 Ole Miss (7-1, 4-1 SEC) hosts South Carolina (3-5, 1-5) Saturday at 6 p.m. CT on ESPN. Sowell doesn’t expect any letdown after the Rebels’ impressive win in a Top 15 matchup at Oklahoma last week.

Sowell would still like to see more from the Ole Miss defense. Plus, he has thoughts on Lane Kiffin rumors, the dysfunction at LSU and much, much more.

Chris Spencer: Lane Kiffin deserves a statue — and I didn’t step on Eli’s foot Oct 30, 2025

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In this edition of Talk of Champions, powered by RiverLand Roofing, Ben Garrett of the Ole Miss Spirit/On3 is joined by Rebel football legend Chris Spencer.

Spencer is now the founder and CEO of TeamQ, a performance intelligence tool created to analyze the ‘intangible’ qualities of athletes, such as their coachability, communication style and resilience. He also hosts the Intangible Podcast.

Spencer is a M-Club Hall of Famer and former three-year starter for the Ole Miss offensive line. He mostly started at center and contributed to a pair of bowl wins — the 2022 Independence Bowl and the 2004 Cotton Bowl.

The Rebels in 2003 finished 10-3 and set school records in 11 offensive categories. Spencer was first-team All-SEC. But he does want to correct the record on the lineman that stepped on Eli Manning’s foot in the Rebels’ only SEC loss to rival LSU.

Now he’s pouring into his alma mater through TeamQ and much, much more. He remains active as a forever Ole Miss Rebel and believes in what Lane Kiffin and Co. have built over six years.

Hit That Line: Week 10 picks, Lane Kiffin echo chamber Oct 30, 2025

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In this week’s edition of Hit That Line, the Legal Gambling Counsel is dishing out winners and discussing Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin, everyone’s favorite coaching-carousel candidate.

Bill Smith’s Ole Miss legacy is still kicking strong four decades later Oct 30, 2025

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Ole Miss football great William ‘Bill’ Smith is the school’s representative for the SEC Football Legends Class of 2025.

Smith joins Ole Miss Spirit contributor Brad Logan to discuss the honor, his career and more. Smith will be one of 16 SEC legends recognized at the 2025 SEC Football “Weekend of Champions” from December 5-6 in Atlanta, Georgia.

The group will also be recognized prior to the SEC title game, which will be held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 6.

Big recruits, bigger stakes for Ole Miss vs. South Carolina Oct 29, 2025

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No. 7 Ole Miss (7-1, 4-1 SEC) hosts South Carolina (3-5, 1-5) on Saturday.

The Rebels are also set to roll out the red carpet for a number of their top recruiting targets.

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Zach has already confirmed some names, including some commitments in a 2026 class currently ranked No. 19 in the country, according to Rivals.

Plus, Ben and Zach again dive into Lane Kiffin rumors. His football mentor, Nick Saban, had a pro-Ole Miss opinion on Wednesday.

Rebel Yell Hotline: South Carolina radio personality Wil Gunter Oct 28, 2025

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Ole Miss football is 7-1 (4-1 SEC) and ranked No. 7 in this week’s Associated Press Top 25. The Rebels split a two-game road trip to Georgia and Oklahoma. Next up is nearly a full month at home, opening with South Carolina on Saturday.

Wil Gunter, co-host of The Halftime Show on 107.5 the Game in Columbia, joins this edition of the Rebel Yell Hotline to preview.

Ole Miss’ Lane Kiffin at the center of wildest silly season ever Oct 27, 2025

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Brian Kelly is out at LSU and Lane Kiffin is the hottest coach in the country.

Can Ole Miss keep him in Oxford? Or will SEC contemporaries like Florida or LSU make offers he can’t refuse?

Game Runs Deep has a full rundown:

What led to Brian Kelly’s firing
Why Lane Kiffin is priority No. 1 for every major opening
The real risk of LSU vs Florida in today’s NIL/portal era
How Ole Miss’ streamlined structure keeps them competitive
Which programs are still in the playoff hunt
Week 9 recaps + “Bless Your Heart”
Week 10 predictions around the SEC

From the buyout madness to the pressure cooker expectations in Baton Rouge and Gainesville, Game Runs Deep breaks down the most chaotic coaching carousel in college football history.

Game Runs Deep with Sudu Upadhyay and Ben Garrett takes you inside college athletics with sharp analysis, bold takes and plenty of personality. The show blends Sudu and Ben’s perspectives, and features conversations featuring past and current athletes, delivering insights, stories, and unfiltered debates that capture the passion of college sports.

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LIVE After Lane: Ole Miss win at Oklahoma massive on many levels Oct 25, 2025

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Ben Garrett (Ole Miss Spirit/On3) and Brad Logan went LIVE from Oklahoma Memorial Stadium after the No. 8-ranked Rebels improved to 7-1 (4-1 SEC) on the season with a 34-26 win over the No. 13 Sooners (6-2, 2-2).

There are plenty of helmet stickers to hand out, including a standout performance by Princewill Umanmielen, who finished with six tackles, 1.5 sacks and two tackles for loss. Reserve tight end Trace Bruckler came through with a touchdown catch and arguably the play of the game with his special teams forced fumble in the fourth quarter.

Trinidad Chambliss finished 24 for 44 for 315 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions. He added 53 rushing yards on 12 carries. Chambliss completed passes to eight different receivers. True freshman Winston Watkins led all pass-catchers with a team-high 111 yards. Harrison Wallace had five catches for 64 yards and Cayden Lee added three catches for 60 yards.

Sophomore running back Kewan Lacy went for 78 yards and two touchdowns on 27 carries. Ole Miss capped a two-game road trip and now hosts three straight opponents in Oxford.

First is South Carolina on November 1 at a kickoff time yet to be determined.

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Bradley Sowell not buying a distracted Ole Miss at Oklahoma: “I see them responding.” Oct 24, 2025

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In this edition of Talk of Champions, powered by RiverLand Roofing, Ben Garrett of the Ole Miss Spirit/On3 is joined, as he is each week, by former Ole Miss offensive lineman and eight-year NFL veteran Bradley Sowell.

The No. 8-ranked Rebels (6-1, 3-1 SEC) are at No. 13 Oklahoma (6-1, 2-1) on Saturday at 11 a.m. CT on ABC. Sowell expects a focused team in Norman, despite any possible distractions, including Lane Kiffin rumors.

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