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The Ole Miss Rebels, led by head coach Lane Kiffin, are gearing up for a competitive football season. Following a successful previous season and the transition to new quarterback Austin Simmons, the team has made impressive moves in the transfer market with 30 new commitments aimed at boosting their performance in the SEC. Anticipation builds as they prepare for their season opener against Georgia State and face tough rivals throughout the schedule.
Oxford, Mississippi – The Ole Miss Rebels are looking ahead to an exciting 2025 football season, entering their sixth year under the leadership of head coach Lane Kiffin. Following a successful 2024 season, which concluded with a 10-3 record and a flurry of talent entering the NFL Draft, anticipation is high for the upcoming schedule and the team’s new roster developments.
In 2024, the Rebels had a remarkable season that culminated in the graduation of quarterback Jaxon Dart, who left as the winningest quarterback in Ole Miss history, alongside holding the record for the most passing yards in a single season. In 2025, the team will transition to redshirt sophomore quarterback Austin Simmons, who will take the reins under center as the Rebels aim to continue their competitive trajectory.
The Ole Miss coaching staff has been proactive in preparation, securing 30 commitments through the transfer portal during the offseason to strengthen the squad’s depth and skill level. This aggressive recruitment strategy aims to maintain the Rebels’ status as a formidable contender in the Southeastern Conference (SEC).
The football season will commence on August 30 when the Rebels host Georgia State. This matchup will mark the beginning of a challenging schedule that includes multiple games against teams with revamped rosters and strong ambitions. In Week 2, Ole Miss will travel to Kentucky, who ended last season with a disappointing 4-8 record but has significantly altered its roster with 26 new transfers, including notable players like quarterback Zach Calzada.
Week 3 will present another challenge as Ole Miss welcomes Arkansas to Oxford. The Razorbacks finished with a 7-6 record in the previous season and have made considerable enhancements through the addition of 31 transfers. The Rebels will also face formidable opponents such as LSU in Week 5, where Ole Miss faces a tough contest against a team that concluded the last season with a 9-4 record and features a reliable Heisman hopeful quarterback.
Returning from last year, a significant highlight for the Rebels will be their rematch with Georgia in Week 8. Despite defeating the Bulldogs last season, which ended with an 11-3 record, this year’s game poses its own challenges, primarily due to uncertainty at the quarterback position for Georgia, although their renowned defense remains intact.
In Week 9, Ole Miss will visit Oklahoma, a team that wrapped up last season with a record of 6-7 but has also bolstered their lineup with transfer acquisitions. The Rebels will then return home for Week 10 to go against South Carolina, featuring a new addition to their offense with Utah State transfer running back Rahsul Faison.
As the season progresses, Ole Miss will face Florida in Week 11, a team that posted an 8-5 record last year and is led by emerging young quarterback DJ Lagway. The Rebels will conclude their regular season with the highly anticipated Egg Bowl against Mississippi State, who struggled last season, finishing with a 2-10 record.
Under coach Kiffin, who aims to achieve the remarkable feat of four 10-win seasons in five years, the Rebels are investing in their future through strategic player acquisitions and a robust competitive schedule. With high expectations for the 2025 season, the Rebels remain focused on building upon their previous successes, fostering a strong team dynamic, and continuing their ascent in SEC football.
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