Talk of Champions

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Rebel Yell Hotline: Top 10 showdown ahead for Ole Miss at Georgia
Today at 12:25 AM

Harry Harrison of the Ole Miss Radio Network joins this edition of the Rebel Yell Hotline to preview Saturday's Top 10 showdown between Ole Miss and Georgia in Athens.



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Why Trinidad Chambliss could give Georgia fits — DJ Shockley explains
Yesterday at 11:34 PM

No. 5 Ole Miss (6-0, 3-0 SEC) heads to No. 9 Georgia (5-1, 3-1) on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. CT on ABC. Former Georgia quarterback DJ Shockley believes Chambliss fits the mold of opposing quarterback that typically gives Kirby Smart fits. Shockley joins Sudu Upadhyay and Ben Garrett of the Ole Miss Spirit in the latest episode of their ‘Game Runs Deep’ podcast.

Plus, the biggest ‘Bless Your Heart!’ moments from Week 7 of college football, the rise of Indiana’s Curt Cignetti, Ty Simpson’s Heisman resume at Alabama, Ben has gears to grind on Lane Kiffin on coaching hot boards, a...


The Drive Home: No. 4 Ole Miss skates by Washington State | Full postgame reaction
Last Saturday at 10:26 PM

Ben Garrett and Brad Logan of The Ole Miss Spirit are LIVE from Vaught-Hemingway Stadium and after the No. 4-ranked Rebels hosted Washington State for the first time in history and escaped with a 24-21 win.



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ESPN’s Alyssa Lang: Ole Miss a surprise team ‘in the best way’
Last Friday at 9:51 PM

No. 4 Ole Miss (5-0, 3-0 SEC) hosts Washington State (3-2) on Saturday at 11:45 p.m. CT on SEC Network. 

ESPN’s Alyssa Lang helps set the stage in joining Ole Miss Spirit contributor Brad Logan this week. Lang will be on the sidelines. Hear from Lang how Ole Miss and Lane Kiffin have adapted offensively and in the NIL space to put together an historic run over the last five-plus year.

Plus, Lang hits on the SEC writ large, as well as touches on her new role as a sideline reporter for the NBA on ESP...


Kris Mangum: Ole Miss tight ends ‘playing as a complete group’
Last Thursday at 6:04 PM

All-time Ole Miss football great Kris Mangum on Thursday joined Rebel Grove contributor Brad Logan to discuss the state of Rebel football, including the meteoric rise under now-sixth-year head coach Lane Kiffin and a loaded Ole Miss tight ends room.



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Ole Miss Recruiting: Zach Berry’s ‘Five Most Wanted’
Last Thursday at 3:36 PM

Ben Garrett and Zach Berry of the Ole Miss Spirit have the very latest in Ole Miss football recruiting in an all-new edition of Talk of Champions, powered by RiverLand Roofing. 

Who are the Rebels’ most-wanted recruits? Let’s dive in.



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Island Fever: Trinidad Chambliss, Lane Kiffin and the story Oxford can’t stop telling
Last Wednesday at 2:37 PM

Brad Logan is joined by Jake Thompson of the Ole Miss Spirit to discuss and give a mid-season review of Ole Miss football, including 'Island Fever' sweeping Oxford with Trinidad Chambliss under center. Jake also gives his thoughts on Ole Miss basketball under Chris Beard.



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Hit That Line: Final Ole Miss warm-up and top-to-bottom fun in Week 7
Last Wednesday at 1:50 PM

Ole Miss has one final warm-up before the 2025-26 season gets very real. Elsewhere, however, the Week 7 slate is nothing but top-to-bottom fun. 

Hit That Line, hosted by Zach Berry of the Ole Miss Spirit, breaks down the big showdowns in the SEC and beyond, while giving you plenty of winners.



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Kam Franklin’s ‘work in the wait’ has blossomed an SEC star
10/07/2025

Ben Garrett of the Ole Miss Spirit/On3 is joined in this edition of Talk of Champions, powered by RiverLand Roofing, by Ole Miss breakout second-year defender Kam Franklin.

Franklin details his journey from Mississippi’s No. 1 recruit to an ascending star for the Rebel defense. Ole Miss is undefeated (5-0) on the season and ranked No. 4 in the country by the Associated Press.

Franklin also explains the meaning behind wearing No. 5, what the Rebels expect from Washington State and much, much more, including Lane Kiffin’s recent comments about fan support.



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Will we see Austin Simmons this week? Game Runs Deep investigates
10/07/2025

Sudu Upadhyay and Ben Garrett of the Ole Miss Spirit discussed the possibility of an Austin Simmons appearance for Ole Miss against Washington State in the latest edition of ‘Game Runs Deep.’ Plus, they discuss Billy Napier’s future after a stunning win over Texas, Kalen DeBoer as a silent killer and can’t-miss plays from Week 6 that had us saying “Bless your heart!”



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Rebel Yell Hotline: Washington State week with Zach Berry and Harry Harrison
10/07/2025

Ole Miss Spirit recruiting analyst Zach Berry and Harry Harrison of the Ole Miss Radio Network join this week’s edition of the Rebel Yell Hotline, powered by Cannon Motors of Mississippi.



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Under the Lights: Knox Kiffin and Kevin Smith Jr.
10/06/2025

Knox Kiffin and Kevin Smith Jr. make for a pair of coaches kids with big dreams as aspiring college football players themselves. They go ‘Under the Lights’ to discuss, among other topics, their unique perspectives as Ole Miss Rebels and Oxford Chargers, recruiting and much, much more.



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‘We’re back, baby’: Bradley Sowell believes Ole Miss’ let-down days are over
10/03/2025

In this edition of Talk of Champions, powered by RiverLand Roofing, Ben Garrett is joined by former Ole Miss offensive lineman and eight-year NFL veteran Bradley Sowell.

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No. 4 Ole Miss (5-0, 3-0 SEC) is off this week but returns to host Washington State on October 11. Sowell believes the Rebels have staying power after their statement win over rival LSU o...


John Darnell: Chambliss’ spark and midseason Ole Miss review
10/02/2025

John Darnell, sideline reporter for the Ole Miss Radio Network, joins host Brad Logan to give a midseason review of the Rebels. The former QB for Ole Miss also gives his thoughts to the Trinidad Chambliss whirlwind that's benefited the Rebels.



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Trinidad Chambliss is Him, Kirby Smart’s ‘Bama problem and CFB’s parity continues to show
10/01/2025

Sudu Upadhyay and Ben Garrett are back after a jam packed week of the college football season. The guys break down Ole Miss’ statement win over LSU in Oxford and what Trinidad Chambliss’ rise means for Austin Simmons and Lane Kiffin’s offense. Then, they dive into Alabama’s signature road win at Georgia, what Ty Simpson’s performance means for the Tide, and whether Kirby Smart has a “Bama problem.” From Brian Kelly’s coaching blunders to James Franklin’s ceiling at Penn State, plus why officiating accountability remains broken, this episode covers it all.



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Travis Perry: From Big Blue to Ole Miss Rebel and trying for Steph Curry range
09/30/2025

In this edition of Talk of Champions, powered by RiverLand Roofing, On3 staffer Ben Garrett is joined by Ole Miss basketball guard Travis Perry.

The Rebels landed Perry, formerly of Kentucky, as part of a transfer portal class ranked Top 20 in the country by On3. 



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The rise and staying power of Ole Miss football on ESPN The Zone
09/30/2025

Ole Miss Spirit/On3 staffer Ben Garrett on Tuesday joined 97.7 ESPN The Zone in Alabama to detail the multi-year progression for the Rebels into an every-year college football contender.



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The Trinidad Chambliss train rolls on in win over LSU
09/29/2025

Rebel Grove contributor Brad Logan ushers in the bye week for Ole Miss football by recapping an unforgettable win for the Rebels over rival LSU over the weekend with David Johnson of Rebels247.



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SpiritBen Session: On3 terminated me in a cautionary corporation tale
09/28/2025

My name is Ben Garrett and I've been paid to write and talk about Ole Miss sports for nearly 20 years. What a blessing! But I am also the easiest mark to have ever existed.



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The Drive Home: Ole Miss proves contender status with win over LSU
09/28/2025

Ben Garrett and Brad Logan are LIVE from Vaught-Hemingway Stadium and after Ole Miss football's 24-19 win over No. 4 LSU.



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Ole Miss great Jerrell Powe: ‘I would stick with Trinidad Chambliss’
09/26/2025

In this edition of Talk of Champions, powered by RiverLand Roofing, Rebel Grove’s Ben Garrett is joined by all-time Ole Miss football great Jerrell Powe to set the stage for the Rebels’ showdown with rival LSU. 

Saturday will mark the first time both teams go into the game undefeated and untied since 1959. The No. 13 Rebels (4-0, 2-0 SEC) and No. 4 Tigers (4-0, 1-0) kick off at 2:30 p.m. CT on ABC.



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Ole Miss/Oxford has opened its arms to Trimiesha and Randall Joyner
09/26/2025

Rebel Grove’s Ben Garrett is joined in this edition of Talk of Champions, powered by RiverLand Roofing, by Trimiesha Joyner, social media sensation and wife of Ole Miss defensive line coach Randall Joyner. 


Joyner shares the challenges personally and professionally with a spouse always on the go, as well as her family-like relationship with the Rebel defensive linemen, recovery from a brain aneurysm, finding home in Oxford/Ole Miss and much, much more.



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Ole Miss has hands full with LSU defense | Matthew Brune of The Bengal Tiger
09/24/2025

Matthew Brune of The Bengal Tiger joins Rebel Grove contributor Brad Logan to preview Ole Miss-LSU on Saturday. Could the Tiger defense be the difference?



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Ole Miss' Lane Kiffin the best coach in college football?
09/24/2025

Brett Norsworthy of the Ole Miss Radio Network joins Rebel Grove contributor Brad Logan to preview the Rebels’ upcoming showdown with LSU, as well as sixth-year Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin.



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Rebel Yell Hotline: LSU week with Jacques Doucet and Harry Harrison
09/23/2025

It's LSU week! Ole Miss football hosts LSU on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. CT on ABC. Jacques Doucet (Baton Rouge WAFB-TV Sports Director) and Harry Harrison (Ole Miss Radio Network) join this edition of the Rebel Yell Hotline, powered by Cannon Motors, to preview.



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Overrated, underrated and officiating chaos in Week 5
09/22/2025

Sudu and Ben are back with a loaded Week 5 slate — Georgia–Bama, Ole Miss–LSU, Penn State–Oregon, and more. The guys kick things off by owning what they got wrong last week before diving into Auburn–Oklahoma’s officiating debacle, why Ole Miss’ defense might be better than anyone thinks, and which teams are truly overrated or underrated heading into late September. They spotlight QBs like Dylan Raiola, Josh Hoover, and Vanderbilt’s Diego Pavia, debate the state of Clemson under Dabo, and ask if Fran Brown is college football’s next big coaching hire. Plus, a spirited conversation on La...


The Drive Home: Ole Miss sends a statement with dominant win over Tulane
09/21/2025

Rebel Grove's Ben Garrett and Brad Logan are LIVE with full postgame reaction after Ole Miss’ dominant, 45-10 win over Tulane on Saturday. The Rebels improved to 4-0 with SEC rival LSU on deck next week.



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Mike Clement: Recruiting, baseball Rebel pick to play football and more
09/18/2025

Ole Miss hitting coach Mike Clement joins Rebel Grove’s Ben Garrett to discuss all current baseball matters, including the Rebels’ recent recruiting run on commitments, intra-squads coming up and much, much more.



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Chris Beard: Ole Miss basketball ‘in great shape’ regarding NIL
09/18/2025

Ole Miss men’s basketball head coach Chris Beard joins Rebel Grove contributor Brad Logan to discuss the upcoming season, the program’s NIL situation and much, much more.



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Exclusive interview with Tulane's Jon Sumrall, Ole Miss recruiting latest
09/16/2025

On this edition of Talk of Champions, Billy Embody is joined by Tulane head coach Jon Sumrall to break down Ole Miss vs. Tulane. We also break down two new Ole Miss football recruiting commits in Jiyez Fleming and JaMichael Garrett.



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Ole Miss QB situation on McElroy and Cubelic in the Morning
09/16/2025

Rebel Grove’s Ben Garrett joined ESPN’s Greg McElroy and Cole Cubelic Tuesday morning to break down the Ole Miss quarterback situation.

The Rebels (3-0, 2-0 SEC) host Tulane (3-0) Saturday at 2:30 p.m. CT on ESPN. 



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Gunner Stockton’s statement win, Ole Miss’ new QB and why is Notre Dame still ranked?
09/16/2025

Week 3 of the 2025 college football season delivered everything — upsets, breakout stars, and playoff implications. Sudu Upadhyay and Ben Garrett break it all down on Game Runs Deep.

* Georgia’s Gunner Stockton silences doubts with a huge performance in Knoxville

* Tennessee’s Joey Aguilar keeps the Vols in the SEC hunt

* Ole Miss finds a spark in Trinidad Chambliss — QB controversy in Oxford?

* Texas A&M and Mario Craver light up Notre Dame, but why are the Irish still ranked?

* Auburn vs. Oklahoma preview: John Mateer vs. Jackson Arnold showdown

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Rebel Yell Hotline: Ole Miss football after Arkansas, ahead of Tulane
09/16/2025

Harrison Harrison from the Ole Miss Radio Network joins this edition of the Rebel Yell Hotline, powered by Cannon Motors.



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The Drive Home After Arkansas: Ole Miss QB situation, postgame breakdown
09/14/2025

Rebel Grove's Ben Garrett and Brad Logan went LIVE with full postgame reaction after No. 17 Ole Miss’ 41-35 win Arkansas and Lane Kiffin’s press conference.



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Game Day: Ole Miss hosts SEC rival; Tye Richardson of ESPN Arkansas
09/13/2025

Tye Richardson of ESPN Arkansas and HitThatLine.com joins Rebel Grove contributor Brad Logan to preview Saturday’s showdown between Ole Miss and Arkansas.



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Ole Miss’ Lane Kiffin ‘a true savant’ in certain aspects of coaching
09/12/2025

Rebel Grove’s Ben Garrett is joined in this edition of Talk of Champions, powered by RiverLand Roofing, by Steven Godfrey of Yahoo! Sports and the Washington Post. 

The 2025-26 college football season is only in Week 3, but Lane Kiffin’s name is already, predictably, being floated for other potential jobs, namely Florida. Such has been the case for Kiffin every year at Ole Miss, yet Kiffin’s in his sixth season and has laid down personal and professional roots.

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Lane Kiffin meets with the media, Ole Miss readies for Arkansas
09/11/2025

Ole Miss football kicks off against SEC rival Arkansas in two days. The Rebels face a number of questions leading up to the game, including the health status of Austin Simmons. Rebel Grove contributor Brad Logan breaks down the latest.



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Always-wacky Ole Miss-Arkansas a headliner in intriguing Week 3 CFB slate
09/10/2025

Rebel Grove’s Ben Garrett is joined by Barstool’s Ben Mintz to break down the Week 3 slate in college football. Where should you lay your money? Will USF get another upset against Miami (Florida)? How healthy is Austin Simmons as Ole Miss readies for SEC rival Arkansas?



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‘Definitely causes of concern’ for Ole Miss QB Austin Simmons for Arkansas
09/10/2025

Rebel Grove contributor Brad Logan joined Matt Jones of Whole Hog Sports/Hogs Illustrated this week to preview Ole Miss-Arkansas. The Rebels (2-0, 1-0 SEC) and Razorbacks (2-0) kick off on Saturday at 6 p.m. CT on ESPN.



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Could Austin Simmons use a hand from Trinidad Chambliss against Arkansas?
09/09/2025

Week 2 in college football was supposed to be light — instead, it delivered upsets, chaos, and big questions across the SEC. Sudu Upadhyay and Ben Garrett (Rebel Grove/On3) break it all down on Game Runs Deep:

Florida Upset: USF stuns the Gators, and Billy Napier’s seat gets scorching hot.Heisman Watch: Oklahoma’s John Mateer emerges as the frontrunner after shredding Michigan.QB Spotlight: Arch Manning looks banged up, Austin Simmons shows flashes but turnover issues continue, and could Trinidad Chambliss factor in for Ole Miss?Georgia vs. Tennessee: Are the Dawgs vulnerable with Gunner Stockton at QB, and...