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Daytime Fireworks: Ole Miss plays waiting game for bowl fate Nov 28, 2023

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Zach Berry (OMSpirit.com) and David Brandt (Associated Press) reconvene once more for another edition of Daytime Fireworks, and today they’re talking the Egg Bowl, Ole Miss bowl scenarios, Jeff Lebby at Mississippi State and much much more.

Most critically, they’ve got picks for the Championship Weekend ahead in college football.

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Rebel Yell Hotline: Zach Berry (OMSpirit) and Harry Harrison (OM Radio Network) Nov 28, 2023

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Zach Berry (OMSpirit.com) and Harry Harrison (Ole Miss Radio Network) join this edition of the Rebel Yell Hotline to break down the Rebels’ 17-7 win over Mississippi State in the Egg Bowl, as well as possible bowl destinations and the early signing period upcoming for Lane Kiffin and staff.

The Flagship: Brian Hadad tries to explain how State didn’t just hire Lane Kiffin-lite Nov 27, 2023

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Ole Miss was only a bit player in a wild weekend for the college football coaching carousel.

Still, the Rebels’ in-state rival, Mississippi State, on Sunday made the one coaching move in 2023 that could make the Egg Bowl rivalry feel at least a little like the old days.

The Bulldogs hired former Ole Miss offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby, whose history with fourth-year head coach Lane Kiffin is complicated, to say the least.

Ben Garrett (OMSpirit.com) and Brian Hadad (SuperTalk) discuss in this edition of The Flagship, a part of the Spirit’s Talk of Champions podcast network.

Lane Kiffin has led Ole Miss to its only two 10-win regular seasons in the program’s history. The most recent concluded with a 17-7 win over State in the Egg Bowl. The Rebels (10-2, 6-2 SEC) now await their postseason fate, which is likely a New Year’s Six or the Citrus Bowl. If they win, they’re secure their first-ever 11-win season.

As they say, imitation is the most sincerest form of flattery. Which always seems to be the case with Mississippi State when it comes to Ole Miss.

#notcommitted: Early transfer targets and other Ole Miss recruiting matters Nov 27, 2023

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The Ole Miss football regular season is behind us, and now the Rebels turn to the post and silly seasons, the latter of which is sure to include plenty of drama both on the recruiting trail and in coaching circles.

Actually, Ole Miss has already been impacted, as in-state rival Mississippi State has hired former Rebel offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby as its next head coach. Does Lebby’s arrival change anything with four-star Starkville wide receiver Braylon Burnside? Who are the early transfer-portal names to know?

The Ole Miss Spirit’s Ben Garrett and Zach Berry have you covered in an all-new edition of #notcommitted.

Ole Miss Morning-After: The Egg Bowl | The historic Rebels are NY6-bowl-worthy Nov 24, 2023

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Ole Miss football’s 2023 regular season, if you can believe it, has drawn to a close following the No. 12-ranked Rebels’ 17-7 win at in-state rival Mississippi State in the annual Egg Bowl on Thanksgiving night.

What a season it was.

The Rebels secured their second-ever 10-win regular season and second under head coach Lane Kiffin. A win in their bowl game — be it a New Year’s Six or somewhere in Florida, such as the Citrus — would lock in the first 11-win season in program history.

Ben Garrett (OMSpirit.com) and former Rebel Bradley Sowell have all bases covered in an all-new Ole Miss Morning-After Show. They also hand out Helmet Stickers after a sleepy rivalry showdown, as well as post-regular-season awards and so much more.

Red and Blue Smoke: Readying the table for an Ole-Miss-football-filled Thanksgiving Nov 22, 2023

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Turkey and football. That’s what how the Egg Bowl does Thanksgiving.

But if you’re in need of some holiday tips, both at the dinner table and for rivalry week in college football, well, you’ve come to the right place. Zach Berry (OMSpirit.com) and Greg Jones (LB’s Meat Market) have you covered in an all-new edition of Red and Blue Smoke.

Hit That Line: Egg Bowl a chance for Ole Miss to widen gap with MSU Nov 22, 2023

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In this edition of Hit That Line, Zach Berry (OMSpirit.com) and Co. give final thoughts on the Egg Bowl, as well as hand out their Week 13 locks for rivalry week in college football. Is Ole Miss prepared to take the next step?

Daytime Fireworks: Ole Miss has everything left to play for in Egg Bowl Nov 21, 2023

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In the regular season finale of of Daytime Fireworks, Zach Berry (OMSpirit.com) and David Brandt (Associated Press) break down the Egg Bowl, including some story time (Ed Orgeron! BenJarvus Green-Ellis!) and what’s at stake for both No. 12 Ole Miss and the in-state rival Mississippi State Bulldogs on Thanksgiving night.

Rebel Yell Hotline: Ole Miss great Romaro Miller rings in Egg Bowl week Nov 21, 2023

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Former Ole Miss quarterback Romaro Miller, an all-time Rebel great, joins this edition of the Rebel Yell Hotline to usher in Egg Bowl week. Harry Harrison of the Ole Miss Radio Network also joins.

Ready for Battle: The Egg is on the line again, and Brian Hadad is a defeated man Nov 20, 2023

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In this edition of The Flagship, powered by BNA Bank, Ben Garrett (OMSpirit.com) is joined by Brian Hadad of SuperTalk Mississippi to preview the annual ‘Battle of the Golden Egg,’ which is set for Thanksgiving night between bitter in-state rivals Ole Miss and Mississippi State.

Ben and Brian have been previewing Egg Bowls for a decade. Ben’s never heard Brian more defeated.