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Sports  |  David Brandt, Associated Press  • 
January 8, 2026

Thriving in the NIL era, Ole Miss turns into an unlikely college football powerhouse

Today's Fiesta Bowl appearance is the biggest game for Ole Miss in at least 50 years. It's also the culmination of a massive fundraising effort athletics director Keith Carter and other behind-the-scenes people that's helped the Rebels gain an upper hand in the NIL era. 
Sports  |  Eric Olson, Associated Press  • 
January 7, 2026

College Football Playoff picks: Ole Miss is last hope for SEC to reach first title game in 3 years

The “It Just Means More” conference hasn't gone three years without a title since a four-year stretch from 1999-2002.