Recruit Reactions: Ole Miss prospects offer their thoughts on the Rebels’ exciting win over A&M
OXFORD, Miss. — Week 10 for the Rebels was a thriller to kick-off the November slate of play. When it was all said and done, Ole Miss made the big plays and stops to edge out a talented Texas A&M team at the Vaught, 38-35.
The Rebels will now hit the road for the much-anticipated SEC showdown against Georgia in Athens Saturday. Ole Miss improves to 8-1 overall and 5-1 in the SEC West.
While head coach Lane Kiffin and the Rebels continue winning on the field, they’re also setting the tone as they attract future prospects to Ole Miss in a crucial month of recruiting with early signing day quickly approaching.
The Rebel sideline in Vaught-Hemingway was filled with many talented playmakers this weekend, and the team could not have set a stage more picturesque than what unfolded against the Aggies Saturday evening in Oxford. The Rebel Walk had a chance to catch up with some of the recruits to get their take on the win over Texas A&M.
“It was a great game. I enjoyed the atmosphere and the electricity in the stadium.“
2024 5-star DL Kam Franklin, Lake Cormorant (MS)
“I love the offense that Lane Kiffin runs with their quarterback. I love the high tempo and quick throws, then taking shots deep. I feel real good about their system and I believe I fit perfectly. I loved the atmosphere and for it to be a sold out crowd for an 11am kickoff was awesome! It felt like a small town community but with over 100,000 people. I loved it.”
2026 QB Noah Grubbs, Lake Mary (FL)
“Everything stood out, how everyone made plays for each other. It was a team effort from the get go. Even after the game got close, they overcame adversity and just found a great way to win!! The game vibe was unlike anything I ever experienced before. Everyone was tuned in and supporting the team since kickoff.”
2025 3-star Safety Amarion Fortenberry, Columbia (MS)
“It was a great gameday atmosphere. The crowd was really involved in every aspect of the game. The defense did what they had to do to secure the win.”
2026 4-star CB Bralan Womack, Hartfield Academy (MS)
“Watching the team compete and watching them play four full quarters is what stood out to me the most. Coming into the locker room hype with Lane Kiffin, the players, and the coaching staff is a vibe itself.”
2025 3-star LB Jaylon Parnell, Pascagoula (Miss.)
“The thing that stood out most to me were the fans and the players, all so welcoming and the environment was electric. That will have been my second time down in Oxford. I came down earlier in the summer for camp and said I had to be back for a game and I made it!! Everything was amazing. The Rebels played great and faced a really good defense but they pulled through. The defensive line on Ole Miss played good too. I love what Coach Joyner is doing with them and can’t wait to get down there for an OV this summer.“
3-Star DL, Triston Abram, Christian Brothers College High School, St. Louis (MO)
“The OL was very fast and the tempo was executed very well. They all had a little bit of character to them which I liked and they all played as one which was noticeable. This was the best gameday atmosphere I’ve been a part of and it was amazing. It was loud the whole time and every fan was into the game the whole time.“
Jack Lange, 3-star OL, Eureka High School, Eureka (MO)
Next Up
The No. 10 Rebels now prepare for their road test against the No.2 Georgia Bulldogs. Kick-off time has been set for 6:00 pm from Sanford Stadium and will be televised on ESPN.
Ole Miss will have yet another opportunity this next week — not just to continue to showcase the Rebels’ elite skills on the field but also make a stronger case to plenty of recruits who’ll be watching an explosive Saturday evening SEC showdown. Are you ready?!
Lee Ann Herring-Olvedo
Lee Ann is the Director of Recruiting for The Rebel Walk. She is a veteran SEC sports journalist and NFL content writer. She is also the Sr. Editor for MESPORTS digital. Herring-Olvedo is a Brown University graduate who loves good cigars, good games, and a smooth glass of bourbon — not necessarily in that order.
