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Christmas Come Early: Ole Miss has nation’s No. 2 portal class so far Dec 24, 2024

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Ole Miss has 18 transfer commitments in a class ranked second nationally by On3.

And yet there’s some online discourse the Rebels aren’t having the same portal success as previous cycles. The Ole Miss Spirit’s Ben Garrett and Zach Berry vehemently disagree.

Ole Miss is executing its plan to build out a roster that can grow with and around first-year quarterback Austin Simmons.

The Rebels have plenty of work left to do.

The first of two transfer windows closes on December 28. Players on postseason teams will also be granted five days after their seasons end to enter the portal if they so choose.

Put simply, the Rebels are far from done in addressing their needs, not to mention they’ll have a spring cycle to navigate in April. Where could they turn? Who are they targeting? What’s the deal with running back, namely the recruitment of Alabama’s Justice Haynes?

‘Talk of Champions’ attempts to make sense of it all in a Christmas Eve edition powered, as always, by RiverLand Roofing. Text or call RiverLand for all your roofing needs: 662-644-4297. Few, if any, are doing more for Ole Miss in the NIL (name, image and likeness) space. Visit them online at RiverLandRoofing.com.

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How Ole Miss is navigating the portal with Grove Collective’s Walker Jones Dec 20, 2024

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The Ole Miss Spirit’s Ben Garrett is joined on this Friday (December 20, 2024) edition of ‘Talk of Champions’ by Walker Jones, who leads Ole Miss’ NIL initiative, the Grove Collective.

The first of two portal windows closes on December 28. Jones has been in the heat of the recruiting battles in helping build out the nation’s top-ranked transfer class, according to On3.

Jones goes in-depth on the most expensive and competitive position this cycle, as well as whether he’s been surprised by any Ole Miss portal entrants and much, much more.

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Bradley Sowell returns to get real on Ole Miss football Dec 19, 2024

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Ben Garrett is joined in this edition of ‘Talk of Champions’ by former Ole Miss offensive lineman and eight-year NFL veteran Bradley Sowell.

Sowell used to be the regular co-host of the podcast. He finally breaks his silence on Ole Miss’ 9-3 season, as well as details his time on staff under Jeff Lebby at Mississippi State.

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The Flagship: Ole Miss held off Miami and others for coveted OSU WR De’Zhaun Stribling Dec 17, 2024

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Ole Miss has On3’s top-ranked transfer class following commitments the last two days from Missouri RB Kewan Lacy and Oklahoma State WR De’Zhaun Stribling.

And yet the Rebels have only begun to portal.

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Rebel Yell Hotline: A basketball assistant, Ole Miss recruiting expert + more Dec 17, 2024

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This edition of the Cannon Motors of Mississippi ‘Rebel Yell Hotline’ features Ole Miss assistant basketball coach Mark Adams, as well as Ole Miss Spirit recruiting expert Zach Berry.

Six transfers in, more on the way for busy Ole Miss football Dec 16, 2024

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The Ole Miss Spirit’s Ben Garrett and Zach Berry welcome you inside an all-new, Monday (December 16, 2024) edition of ‘Talk of Champions,’ powered by RiverLand Roofing.

Ole Miss football last week landed six transfers out of the portal, including a pair from a rival SEC school. The Rebels are far from done, too. They have more visitors — and potential signees — coming in for visits this week. Ole Miss currently has the top-ranked transfer class in the country.

‘Talk of Champions’ is always powered by RiverLand Roofing. Text or call Riverland for all your roofing needs: 662-644-4297. Few, if any, are doing more for Ole Miss in the NIL (name, image and likeness) space. Visit them online at RiverLandRoofing.com.

Keith Carter: College Football Playoff and what’s coming for Ole Miss football Dec 12, 2024

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The Ole Miss Spirit’s Ben Garrett is joined by Ole Miss athletics director Keith Carter in this Thursday (December 12, 2024) edition of ‘Talk of Champions,’ powered by RiverLand Roofing.

Carter has behind-the-scenes stories on the College Football Playoff and potential reform as early as next season. Ole Miss finished 9-3 (5-3 SEC) in 2024-25 and as the ‘Third Team Out’ of the expanded, 12-team field.

He also details future revenue sharing and much, much more. ‘Talk of Champions’ is always powered by RiverLand Roofing. Text or call them today for all your roofing needs: 662-644-4297. Visit them online at RiverLandRoofing.com.

Ole Miss Portal Frenzy: The Flagship’s transfer AMA Dec 12, 2024

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The Ole Miss Spirit’s Zach Berry welcomes you inside an all-new edition of ‘The Flagship,’ powered by College Corner.

Lane Kiffin and Rebel football are already busy again in the NCAA Transfer Portal. Ole Miss on Thursday secured a commitment from former 5-star recruit and LSU transfer EDGE Da’Shawn Womack.

But there’s work to do yet and the visitors and targets are emerging fast and furious. Berry helps make sense of the chaos by answering questions submitted on the Ole Miss Spirit message board about where things stand.

Oh, and the Rebels (9-3, 5-3 SEC) still have a game to play, too. They’ll take on Duke (9-3, 5-3 ACC) in the Gator Bowl on January 2, 2025. The game will be broadcast by ESPN and kick off at 6:30 p.m. CT.

Jared Ivey has unfinished Ole Miss business in the Gator Bowl Dec 11, 2024

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Jared Ivey has unfinished business as an Ole Miss Rebel.

Ivey, the third-year star defensive lineman, announced Wednesday he’s playing in the Gator Bowl. No. 14 Ole Miss (9-3, 5-3 SEC) takes on Duke (9-3, 5-3) on January 2, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. CT on ESPN.

Ivey has 121 total tackles over his Rebel career, as well as 27 tackles for loss and 16 sacks. He’s recovered five fumbles. Ivey finished this season as Ole Miss’ third-highest-graded defender overall, according to Pro Football Focus.

PFF recently mocked Ivey to the Detroit Lions in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Ben Garrett (OMSpirit.com) catches up with Ivey in an all-new edition of ‘Talk of Champions,’ powered by RiverLand Roofing.

Text or call RiverLand for all your roofing needs: 662-644-4297. Few, if any, are doing more for Ole Miss in the NIL (name, image and likeness) space. Visit them online at RiverLandRoofing.com.

Rebel Yell Hotline: Portal frenzy is here; Ole Miss hoops rolling Dec 10, 2024

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Gordon Ford and Harry Harrison join this edition of the Rebel Yell Hotline to discuss Ole Miss football’s berth in the Gator Bowl and transfer-portal pursuits, as well as red-hot Rebel basketball.

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