Just as Ole Miss capped a historic 11-1 season, their College Football Playoff hopes were thrown into chaos by the shocking departure of head coach Lane Kiffin. NFL legend and Ole Miss alum Eli Manning recently spoke to SiriusXM, praising the Rebels’ exceptional performance. Manning believes the team is absolutely “deserving” of a playoff spot.

“It’s a neat experience now that colleges get to host a playoff game, kind of part of this system in December. So it’ll definitely be one I’ve marked on the calendar and want to get to. Hopefully, that is the case, and Ole Miss can make the playoffs. They’re very deserving of doing that.” He said.

Manning has credited the players and interim coach Pete Golding for keeping the momentum going.

However, regardless of what Manning believes, the

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