Nothing is more indicative of the transient transfer portal era than the unfamiliarity Tulane and Ole Miss have with each other heading into Saturday’s clash at Vaught Hemingway Stadium (2:30 p.m., ESPN) even though they played two years ago.

That both are 3-0 says just as much about how well they have adjusted to constant turnover.

Only nine players who stepped on the field remain from their matchup at Yulman Stadium in 2023, and Tulane safety Bailey Despanie is the lone returning starter. Running back Arnold Barnes (two carries, four yards), guard Shadre Hurst and defensive linemen Kam Hamilton (two tackles one sack) and Elijah Champaigne logged downs for the Wave. Of the four current Rebels who played in that game, defensive lineman Zxavian Harris (three tackles) was the only one to r

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