Ole Miss commits, recruits talk about the Rebels’ 30-14 win over South Carolina: ‘I’m convinced Lane Kiffin is THE smartest CFB coach in the country now!’
OXFORD, Miss. — After 10 weeks of action, Lane Kiffin’s Ole Miss team sits at No. 7 in the country with an 8-1 overall record and a 5-1 mark in the SEC. After a dominant 30-14 victory over South Carolina Saturday, the Rebels continue to demonstrate their prowess on the field. This latest win showcased a formidable defensive performance, highlighted by six sacks and two interceptions.
As Coach Kiffin and his staff effectively steer the program, Ole Miss has established a strong case for consideration in the upcoming college football playoff rankings set to be released this evening. We spoke with Rebel commitments and prospects to gather their reactions following the win over South Carolina.
Here’s what they had to say:
“The fans and the energy they bring every time we make a big play are amazing, and the defense dominated from start to finish.”
– ‘26 Ole Miss DL Commit Jayden Curtis
“Offense started slow but our D kept playing hard. The offense kept grinding and hit it going in the second half. Lacy balled.
– ’26 Ole Miss QB Commit Rees Wise
“I like the way their defense went at SC.”
– ’26 Penn State DL Commit Tavian Branch
“It was a great game!! The Rebels dominated on both sides of the ball!!!”
“Lane Kiffin has the Rebels fired up and they are going to be a top contender in the CFP!!”
“When playing in the SEC, every game is a tough one; there is no easy win. The defense and offense played extremely well and the sea of blue fans showed out.”
“The Game was amazing, besides the cold weather, but I really enjoyed it and my guests did too. Ole Miss played a great game, and I just love the atmosphere every time I come there. The fans show so much love and I just love it there. Overall, it was a great experience, and I’m convinced that Lane Kiffin is THE smartest CFB coach in the country now.”
With just a month away from the early signing period, the Rebels remain diligent on the recruiting trail and have plenty of prospects with their minds in Mississippi. Ole Miss will be at home again this week as they host The Citadel.
Stay tuned with The Rebel Walk as we bring you all the recruiting news.
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.
