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Pete Golding Builds Ole Miss Championship Identity
Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss led Rebels to 3-0, but injuries and defense flaws threatened their championship hopes.
In brief
Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss led Rebels to 3-0, but injuries and defense flaws threatened their championship hopes. Ole Miss head coach Pete Golding improved defense and run game after early losses, aiming for College Football Playoff berth with six games left. Originally reported by Ole Miss Rebels On SI.
Rebels' Early Success
After three games, quarterback Trinidad Chambliss led Ole Miss to 3-0 with nine touchdowns and nearly 1,000 yards.
Week 4 Loss to Florida
Ole Miss lost 52-28 to Florida due to slow start, bad defense, and running back Kewan Lacy's injury.
Defensive Improvements
Ole Miss defense improved significantly, holding Vanderbilt to under three yards per carry and Missouri to just 1.5 yards per carry.
Run Game Productivity
Kewan Lacy rushed for 122 yards against Missouri, with backup Makhi Frazier also rushing for over 100 yards.
Injury Impact on Lacy
Kewan Lacy's health determines whether Ole Miss can sustain their run game performance.
Next Game Challenge
Ole Miss faces No. 19 Texas Longhorns in Austin with six games left to aim for College Football Playoff berth.
Playoff Target
If Ole Miss repeats their performance, they could earn another College Football Playoff spot with six games remaining.
The headline
Ole Miss head coach Pete Golding improved defense and run game after early losses, aiming for College Football Playoff berth with six games left.
