Ole Miss Rebels

Ed Orgeron has not had the success in Oxford that they had planned. Highly known former Tennessee quarterback Brent Schaeffer did not live up to the promising career he had started in Knoxville. Fellow senior Seth Adams has stepped up and challenged for the starting spot. The Rebels also received the services of former Texas quarterback Jevan Snead. Running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis rushed for 1,000 yards. Ellis is a hard nosed runner who gets the tough yards. The receiver corps are filled with young but experienced players. Junior Mike Wallace had 400 yards receiving. Sophomores Marshay Green, Dexter McCluster, and Shay Hodge are also returning and planning for a big year. The o-line has 3 returning starters in tackles: Micheal Oher and Maurice Miller, along with center Corey Actis.

The defense in Oxford has 6 returning players. The entire line returns . Ends Greg Hardy and Marcus Tillman will improve after good freshman seasons. At tackle both Peria Jerry and Brandon Jenkins return, with Jeremy Garrett providing depth off the bench. All 3 linebackers are young and very green. Jonathan Cornell will move from the middle to outside to allow Anthony Fein to move up into the rotation. Defensive backs Nate Banks and Jamarca Sanford return to lead the backfield. Sanford is the leader from his safety slot.

The Rebels will travel to Georgia and Auburn. While Florida, Alabama, and LSU travel to Oxford. They will face instate rivals in Starkville for the Egg Bowl on November 24.