Happy Saturday, Rebels. We’re deep into the open week before the trip to Nashville, and the links are stacking up. On the gridiron, Ole Miss is doing the math on its College Football Playoff path, Trinidad Chambliss and Kewan Lacy are piling up national love, and the recruiting board keeps humming. On the hardwood, Chris Beard has his staff set and is still waiting on the NCAA. And off the field, a seismic apparel change may be on the way. Let’s get into it. Hotty Toddy.
Football
Buy the rumor, sell the news: Ole Miss CFP Polymarket odds update
Fri., Oct. 2 · last 24 hours. The Florida blowout cost the Rebels more than style points. Ole Miss took a hit in the prediction market, where its national-title and Playoff numbers slid after the loss. The takeaway from On3: there’s plenty of season left, and the market tends to overcorrect on a single bad Saturday. (On3)
Rebels Everywhere: Ole Miss Lands Five Players Among Heisman Hopefuls Fan Vote Leaders
Fri., Oct. 2 · last 24 hours. Even in a down week, Oxford is everywhere on the national ballot. Five Rebels sit among the Heisman Hopefuls fan-vote leaders, led by Trinidad Chambliss atop the quarterbacks and Kewan Lacy pacing the running backs, with Deuce Alexander, Lucas Carneiro and Oscar Bird all drawing recognition in their groups. (The Rebel Walk)
Ole Miss’ CFP Resume is Far From Finished and the Biggest Opportunities are Still Ahead
Thu., Oct. 1 · last 48 hours. One loss hasn’t closed the door. The Rebel Walk lays out why Ole Miss, now 3-1, still controls its Playoff fate: marquee dates with Texas and Georgia remain, and the new CFP metrics reward strength of schedule. The margin for error is thinner, but the ceiling is intact. (The Rebel Walk)
‘It was truly a blessing’: Andre Robinson reacts to Ole Miss offer
Wed., Sep. 30. The staff keeps casting a wide net. EDGE prospect Andre Robinson, now at IMG Academy after beginning his career in Camden, New Jersey, picked up an Ole Miss offer and said he’s eager to get to Oxford for a visit. Another name to watch on the defensive front. (On3)
Deuce Alexander blueprint has Ole Miss in it for Alanson Simmons
Tue., Sep. 29. Recruiting momentum can be contagious. On3 reports that Deuce Alexander’s development in Oxford has helped put Ole Miss squarely in the mix for Alanson Simmons, who could add the Rebels to his list of top choices. A current Rebel’s rise doubling as a recruiting pitch. (On3)
SEC Power Rankings: Where all 16 teams stand after Week 4
Mon., Sep. 28. The Florida result reshuffled the league pecking order. Saturday Down South slots Ole Miss sixth in its post-Week 4 SEC rankings and points to the open date as the time for Pete Golding to get the defense corrected before conference play resumes in Nashville. (Saturday Down South)
Men’s Basketball
‘I hope common sense prevails’: Ole Miss, Chris Beard waiting on two more NCAA decisions
Fri., Oct. 2 · last 24 hours. One eligibility question answered, two to go. With Ben Henshall’s ruling in hand, Chris Beard said he’s still awaiting two more NCAA decisions that could shape his rotation, adding that he hopes “common sense prevails.” The Rebels inch toward the season still waiting on clarity. (On3)
Chris Beard finalizes Ole Miss men’s basketball staff
Thu., Oct. 1 · last 48 hours. The bench is set. Chris Beard has finalized his 2026-27 men’s basketball staff, adding five new members and promoting three from within. With the support structure locked in, the focus shifts fully to getting a retooled roster ready for the opener. (The Rebel Walk)
Ole Miss News
Ole Miss reportedly set to leave Nike for Adidas
Fri., Oct. 2 · last 24 hours. A nearly three-decade era may be ending. Multiple reports say Ole Miss is finalizing a move from Nike to Adidas once the current deal expires in June 2027, with the new agreement reportedly in the neighborhood of Penn State’s and Tennessee’s blockbuster apparel contracts. A major statement of investment. (HottyToddy.com)
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