Ole Miss targets College Football Playoff run following Kiffin's departure
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Ole Miss aims for a strong 2026 season after Lane Kiffin's departure to LSU. The Rebels made a notable playoff run last year despite his exit. Trinidad Chambliss has returned for the upcoming season after a successful legal challenge regarding his eligibility. Analysts see Ole Miss as a contender, with the potential to win the SEC and return to the College Football Playoff. Kiffin's move has positioned him under pressure as he takes on a new challenge at LSU.
- •Ole Miss reached the playoffs last season despite Kiffin leaving.
- •Trinidad Chambliss returns for the 2026 season after legal eligibility issues.
- •Analysts predict Ole Miss could achieve eight or nine wins this season.
- •Kiffin's move to LSU has sparked criticism amid Ole Miss' playoff run.
- •Ole Miss eyes another championship opportunity in January.
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Can Ole Miss finally become college football champions despite Lane Kiffin leaving?
"The college football world watched an all-too-familiar development last season when Lane Kiffin left Ole Miss. He, of course, departed for the LSU head coach job. Despite the abrupt move, Ole Miss went on a deep playoff run that nearly…
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