With thrilling and nail-biting games, off-court drama is a major part of college football every year. Gators head coach Billy Napier is one of the examples this season; he has been making headlines since their second loss this season over Texas A&M. He is not only facing the game pressure, but the rumors that the Gators are considering a replacement are more scary and are forcing Napier to worry about his position. The coaching rumors and speculations are that Lane Kiffin is the potential head coach for the Florida Gators. Two defeats this season have put Napier under intense scrutiny from the fan base of Gators because of the team’s overall performance this ongoing season.
Kiffin tried his best to ignore the rumors, but recently, he chose to clarify his position by emphasizing his unwavering support and loyalty to Ole Miss. Lane Kiffin has been part of Ole Miss since 2020. He knows every player inside out there are no serious reasons as of now for him to leave Rebels. With back-to-back three victories this season, Kiffin and his team have clearly dominated their opponents. These victories not only showcase the huge margin they are winning with but also speak about their mindset this season. Amid the rumors, HC decided to prove his loyalty to Ole Miss by replying to a few tweets after Ole Miss’s victory over Wake Forest.
One of the tweets was very special for Kiffin, as it reminded him of a similar victory of his late father, Monte Kiffin. It was about a 40-6 victory on Saturday over Wake Forest, as his father had also achieved on the same ground. Kiffin’s father was a renowned defensive coordinator, and he led NC State to a 28-3 win over Wake Forest in 1981. HC’s recent win is meaningful to him because it mirrors his father’s success on the same ground.
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Ole Miss Rebels dominated Wake Forest in week 3
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Despite some challenges, the No. 5 Ole Miss Rebels defeated the Wake Forest Demon Deacons by 34 points in Week 3 of College Football. The 11 penalties for 114 yards didn’t stop them from dominating and keeping their record intact. They started the game with a 25-yard touchdown run by Henry Parish Jr. He made five quick drives and ended the game with 148 rushing yards and scored two important touchdowns.
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Jaxson Dart, one of the key players for the Rebels, put in a strong performance shortly after the first interception of the season, which was in the third quarter. He added two more touchdowns to Henry’s score. He finished with 377 passing yards. Not to forget, wide receiver Juice Well made some significant contributions with a one-handed catch for Dart’s touchdown. Although the team struggled with penalties and gave up extra yards to Wake Forest, their defense stepped in and displayed some phenomenal performance and stopped the Demon Deacons from scoring a touchdown.
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