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Former LSU Tigers head coach Brian Kelly is doubling down on his SEC takes, and this time he’s rolling with the University of Mississippi. Ahead of another explosive clash between the Ole Miss Rebels and the University of Georgia, Kelly voiced full confidence in head coach Lane Kiffin’s squad. His reasoning is simple: The Rebels have already proven it can knock off the heavyweight Bulldogs.
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That bold belief stems directly from their iconic College Football Playoff Quarterfinal thriller at the Sugar Bowl, where the Rebels edged out Georgia 39-34 in a high-stakes masterpiece. Rebels quarterback Trinidad Chambliss put on an absolute clinic, dissecting Georgia’s defense by completing 30 of 46 passes for 362 yards and two touchdowns without throwing a single interception. Tailback Kewan Lacy added muscle on the ground, taking 22 carries for 98 rushing yards and two touchdowns to keep the Bulldogs on their heels all night.
Wide receiver Harrison Wallace III hauled in nine receptions for 156 yards and a score, while placekicker Lucas Carneiro drilled a clutch 47-yard field goal with six seconds remaining to seal the victory. Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton tried to rally his team with 203 passing yards, one passing touchdown, and two rushing scores, but the Rebels racked up 473 total yards to outlast the Bulldogs.
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Kelly insists that the mental hurdle of beating Georgia no longer exists inside the Rebels locker room. Ole Miss knows the formula required to crack head coach Kirby Smart’s defensive unit. While picking against Georgia always carries significant risk, Kelly sees a Rebels roster equipped with enough offensive firepower and big-game swagger to capture another signature win.
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