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Trash and traffic overwhelm after LSU game
The LSU and Ole Miss Football rivalry left its mark on the University of Mississippi’s campus and the town of Oxford this past weekend. The area saw bumper-to-bumper traffic, overflowing dumpsters and trash littering the Grove. The highly anticipated LSU game day weekend was…
NIL breakdown reveals gender gap
Ole Miss Football accounts for approximately three-fourths of Ole Miss’ estimated NIL market, which accounts for both NIL and revenue sharing, and men’s basketball takes another 15% and baseball takes 3%, according to The Sideline’s 2026 NIL Market Index. By the time women’s…
‘They’re all scared’: Grief and unanswered questions surround deaths of two University of Mississippi students
The University of Mississippi confirmed the deaths of two students in an email to the campus community on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The causes of death are currently under investigation by law enforcement. The university declined to confirm or deny the names of the two students who…
Ole Miss athletic director talks future of college athletics
The Overby Center for Southern Journalism and Politics hosted an athletics panel in co-sponsorship with Mississippi Today titled “College Athletics: It’s a Whole New Ballgame” on Thursday, Sept. 17. Mississippi sportswriting legend Rick Cleveland moderated the panel, which…
‘Diary of a Black Girl’: the politics of code-switching
As a Black girl growing up in a predominantly white space, it is common to hear phrases such as “Why are you speaking proper?” or “You sound white” from your peers. I’ve always been told to make sure I speak in a way that wouldn’t give people a preconceived notion about me before…
Magnolia Bowl report card: grading Ole Miss’ performance against LSU
Ole Miss Football took down the LSU Tigers, 32-24, in former head coach Lane Kiffin’s highly anticipated return to Oxford this past Saturday. Here are the grades for players, position groups and coaches. Trinidad Chambliss — A Chambliss added serious hype to his Heisman campaign…
Column: What Ole Miss’ Magnolia Bowl win means
Ole Miss Football conquered LSU and head coach Lane Kiffin on Saturday night with a 32-24 win. The victory was more important than just putting a former head coach in the past. It further established the Rebels as a legitimate team with a reputable head coach and put the program…
Checking in on Ole Miss Volleyball before SEC play begins
Ole Miss Volleyball went 6-5 through its nonconference schedule this season. The team is filled with new faces, which made nonconference play important for both resume building and team chemistry. The Rebels will look to find more consistency in conference play to improve on…
Takeaways from the Rebels’ victory over the Tigers
The Rebels faced their toughest battle of the 2026 football season when former Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin and his LSU Tigers returned to Oxford. In the tough matchup, the Rebels held strong and won the game, 32-24. Here are three takeaways from the Rebels’ win. Will Echoles…