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WOW: Ole Miss, Lane Kiffin hosting Florida BIGGEST game in program history
Episode 2435
Welcome to the Locked on Ole Miss podcast, your daily source for all things Ole Miss Rebels football, basketball, and baseball! Join your host, Steven Willis, as we break down the latest news, updates, and insights on the Rebels, available on YouTube and all audio platforms.
🏈 The November 15th matchup against Florida will be the biggest game in Ole Miss football program history. With the Rebels potentially sitting at 9-1 for the first time since the 1960s, everything is on the line: a first-round playoff bye, a home playoff game, and the chance to prove this program belongs in the College Football Playoff. Steven Willis breaks down why each remaining game carries unprecedented weight, with SEC Championship and Heisman Trophy aspirations still within reach.
🎯 How should Ole Miss handle the pressure against Florida's formidable defense? Willis emphasizes the Rebels cannot afford another slow start against Ron Roberts' defensive schemes. The strategy is clear: score early, go up 7-0, and watch them quit.
🔥 The Lane Kiffin job speculation reaches a fever pitch as Florida fans assume secret deals, but Willis sets the record straight. For six consecutive years, this narrative has played out identically—Kiffin waits until after the season to make any decisions. The coaching rumors add fuel to an already historic game, creating what Willis predicts will be a special atmosphere with "some animus in the air."
⚡ Willis compares this moment to the electric 2021 Tennessee atmosphere. The defensive line has improved dramatically with Andrew Jones taking on a more pronounced role, while the offense remains consistent—even scoring 30 points on an "off night" against South Carolina.
💪 The Rebels should be about a 10-point favorite in each remaining game, and Willis confidently states there's nobody on the schedule Ole Miss can't beat. This is the chance to make a national statement in November.
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0:00 Intro
0:30 Ole Miss vs Florida: Biggest Game in Program History
3:03 First Nine-Win Season Since the 1960s
5:05 Physical Practices Preparing for Florida's Defense
7:08 Need for Strong Start Against Florida
9:11 Every Remaining Game is Meaningful for Playoffs
11:13 November Statement Game Beyond the Standings
13:46 Lane Kiffin Job Speculation Adds Extra Intensity
16:51 Game Atmosphere Could Match 2017 Mississippi State
19:24 Coaching Search Drama Won't Distract Kiffin
22:28 Lane Kiffin's Press Conference: Focus on Self-Improvement
25:01 Defense Improving, Ready for Physical Florida Offense
Ole Miss football, Florida Gators, Lane Kiffin, College Football Playoff, SEC football, Rebels football, playoff implications, November matchups, Citadel game, Mississippi State, Jaxson Dart, college football rankings, SEC Championship, Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, coaching rumors, Florida coaching search, DJ Lagway, Jaden Baugh, Ole Miss defense, playoff berth, SEC standings, college football atmosphere, Ole Miss recruiting, game predictions, SEC rivalry games
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