The No. 6 Ole Miss Rebels delivered a dominant performance against their in-state rival Mississippi State, cruising to a 38-19 victory in the 2025 Egg Bowl on Saturday at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville. The win capped off a historic regular season for the Rebels, who finished with an 11-1 record and secured their spot in the College Football Playoff.
A Historic Regular Season Milestone
Ole Miss has etched its name into the program's history books with this victory. The Rebels completed their first-ever
11-win regular season, joining the 2023 team's 11-2 campaign as the only other 11-win season in Ole Miss football history. Under head coach
Lane Kiffin, the program has become a powerhouse, posting a
50-14 record since 2021—making Ole Miss one of only seven FBS programs with 50 wins in that span and one of just two in the SEC behind Georgia (63) and Alabama (54).
Chambliss Shines in Dominant Offensive Display
Rebels quarterback
Trinidad Chambliss orchestrated an impressive offensive performance, throwing for
359 yards and 4 touchdowns to lead Ole Miss to the convincing victory. The offense moved efficiently throughout the game, with the Rebels establishing control early and maintaining their advantage through all four quarters.
Mississippi State's quarterback
Kamario Taylor kept the Bulldogs competitive at times, leading several methodical drives and scoring on a
35-yard rushing touchdown late in the game, but it proved insufficient to overcome Ole Miss's firepower.
Playoff Implications and Kiffin's Future
The victory secures Ole Miss's
berth in the College Football Playoff, marking a significant achievement for the program. However, the win comes amid swirling
coaching carousel rumors surrounding head coach Lane Kiffin, with speculation about his potential departure to other programs adding intrigue to the Rebels' postseason prospects.
The Rebels will now await their playoff seeding and opponent assignment as they prepare for their next chapter in what has been a remarkable season.
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