Good morning, Rebel fans. We lead with a bright spot: Trinidad Chambliss is now a Walter Camp and Maxwell Award semifinalist, even as Ole Miss (6-3) regroups from the Georgia loss and turns toward Saturday’s road test at Oklahoma — a trip the Rebels will make without Kewan Lacy, Patrick Kutas and a long list of others. Below: the latest injury picture, the playoff math after a slide to No. 19, Pete Golding’s read on the Sooners, plus a hoops rout and a volleyball update. Hotty Toddy.
Football
Trinidad Chambliss Named Walter Camp and Maxwell Award Semifinalist
Wed., Nov. 11 · last 24 hours. Even in a rough stretch, Trinidad Chambliss is still drawing national hardware attention, making the semifinalist cut for both the Walter Camp and Maxwell player-of-the-year awards. He has thrown for 2,359 yards and 18 touchdowns, run for seven more scores, and leads the SEC in points responsible for. (The Rebel Walk)
Ole Miss vs. Oklahoma Injury Report: Kutas, Lacy, Thomas Out
Wed., Nov. 11 · last 24 hours. The Rebels head to Norman shorthanded. Wednesday’s availability report lists 11 players out, including running back Kewan Lacy and offensive lineman Patrick Kutas, with safety MJ Preston doubtful and Kam Franklin and Sharif Denson questionable. Chambliss and the core remain available as Ole Miss tries to steady itself. (The Rebel Walk)
Ole Miss at Oklahoma by the Numbers: 10 Stats That Could Decide Saturday in Norman
Wed., Nov. 11 · last 24 hours. A stat-by-stat look at Saturday’s trip to Norman. Ole Miss (6-3) owns a 3-0 all-time edge over Oklahoma (5-4), but the Rebels enter allowing the most rushing yards per game in the SEC — a worrying split against a Sooners team that has leaned heavily on its ground game. (The Rebel Walk)
Ole Miss Safety Joenel Aguero: Rebels Must Be ‘More Physical’ After Georgia Loss
Wed., Nov. 11 · last 24 hours. Senior safety Joenel Aguero, a Georgia transfer, had six tackles against his old team and came away with a blunt message: Ole Miss has to play more physical. He says the Rebels must stop Oklahoma’s run before worrying about the pass when they reach Norman on Saturday. (The Rebel Walk)
Horatio Fields Says Ole Miss Must Be ‘Bought In’ for Final Three Games
Wed., Nov. 11 · last 24 hours. Receiver Horatio Fields drew a line for the stretch run: if you don’t believe in it, pack up. He credits his trust with Chambliss and says the Rebels still must fix the slow starts that have plagued them — Ole Miss has scored on its opening drive just once all season. (The Rebel Walk)
Ole Miss Football Playoff Chances Take Major Hit in Latest CFP Rankings
Tue., Nov. 10 · last 48 hours. The committee was unmoved. Ole Miss tumbled nine spots to No. 19 in the newest College Football Playoff rankings after the 42-7 loss to Georgia. A 12-team bid is still mathematically alive, but it would take winning out plus a heap of help from upsets elsewhere. (HottyToddy.com)
Pete Golding Breaks Down Oklahoma’s Offense Under New Play Caller Jason Witten
Tue., Nov. 10 · last 48 hours. Pete Golding sees a different Oklahoma offense under interim play caller Jason Witten — fewer post-snap reads for quarterback John Mateer and more designed quarterback runs. Golding’s blueprint: win early downs, manufacture negative plays, and make the Sooners one-dimensional when the teams meet Saturday in Norman. (The Rebel Walk)
Men’s Basketball
Ole Miss Routs Southeastern Louisiana for Third Straight 90-Point Game to Open Season
Tue., Nov. 10 · last 48 hours. Chris Beard’s group keeps scoring in bunches. Ole Miss beat Southeastern Louisiana 91-51 to move to 3-0, its third straight 90-point outing to open a season — a program first since 1955-56. Budd Clark poured in 23 points, and five Rebels reached double figures. (The Rebel Walk)
Women’s Sports
Talaysia Cooper Scores 29 as Ole Miss Women’s Basketball Routs UAlbany 95-41
Wed., Nov. 11 · last 24 hours. The Rebels look like a problem early. Talaysia Cooper erupted for 29 points — including a career-high seven three-pointers — as Ole Miss women’s basketball blew out UAlbany 95-41. Jaida Civil added 13, while Jada Richard chipped in 11 points and eight assists in the rout. (The Rebel Walk)
Ole Miss Volleyball Struggles to Finish Against Arkansas in 3-1 Loss
Mon., Nov. 9. A tough SEC season rolls on. Ole Miss volleyball took the second set but fell 3-1 to Arkansas, dropping to 8-16 overall and 2-11 in league play. Shayla Meyer logged a double-double with 12 kills and 11 digs in the loss. (HottyToddy.com)
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