Ole Miss effectively clinches spot in College Football Playoff as Lane Kiffin's decision looms

Ole Miss secured a 38-19 victory over Mississippi State, concluding the regular season with an 11-1 record. As a result, the No. 7 Rebels are poised for a spot in the College Football Playoff and may host a first-round game. The decision on whether head coach Lane Kiffin will remain with Ole Miss or depart for another position, possibly LSU, is anticipated to influence the team's playoff seeding. Kiffin is expected to announce his decision on Saturday.

During the game, Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss delivered a standout performance, completing 23 of 34 passes for 359 yards and four touchdowns. Mississippi State, needing a win for bowl eligibility, fell short and ended the season with a 5-7 record. Freshman quarterback Kamario Taylor led the Bulldogs with 173 rushing yards and two touchdowns in his first start.

The game featured a moment of tension in the first half with a skirmish following a controversial play, but it