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No. 14 Ole Miss closes out the season against Duke with historic 10-win seasons on the line. The Rebels ended the year as the third team out of the College Football Playoff after dropping stunners against Kentucky and Florida. Still, the Rebels have a chance to win 10 games in consecutive seasons for the first time since 1960.
Duke managed to stay on track despite a coaching change under first-year coach Manny Diaz. The blue Devils posted a 9-3 season and went 6-1 in one-score games, including a 21-20 decision against North Carolina. Receivers Jordan Moore and Eli Pancol each posted 700 yards receiving to pace the team.
These two programs have some shared history with legendary coach David Cutcliffe, but the pair have never actually played on the field. There should be plenty of motivation on both sides to earn some respect.
Ole Miss vs. Duke: Need to know
Starring defensive front: The vast majority of contributors are expected to play for Ole Miss in the bowl game against Duke, giving the Rebels a chance to post consecutive 10-win seasons for the first time since 1960. Star defensive linemen Walter Nolen, JJ Pegues and Princely Umanmielen are all set to play after combining for 41 tackles for loss and 20.5 sacks this season. Nolen was named an All-American by numerous outlets. Duke has not…
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Author : Shehan Jeyarajah
Publish date : 2025-01-01 21:22:00
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