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In this Nov. 28, 2019 photograph, Mississippi head coach Matt Luke reacts to a play against Mississippi state during an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss. Mississippi has fired Luke, three days after his third non-winning season ended with an excruciating rivalry game loss. Athletic director Keith Carter said Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019 the decision to change coaches was made after evaluating the trajectory of the program and not seeing enough “momentum on the field. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Georgia hires ex-Ole Miss coach Matt Luke as OL assistant

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Mississippi wide receiver Elijah Moore (8) reacts following a touchdown by his team against Mississippi State during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. The act resulted in a 15-yard penalty assessed on the extra point that was missed. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Gee whiz: Peeing dog celebration costs Ole Miss in Egg Bowl

By R.J. MORGAN - Associated Press

Mississippi quarterback John Rhys Plumlee (10) carries the ball past LSU safety Grant Delpit (7) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. LSU won 58-37. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)

Ole Miss QB Plumlee’s speed gives Rebels cause for optimism

By BRIAN RIPPEE - Associated Press

Mississippi quarterback John Rhys Plumlee (10) avoids an attempted tackle by New Mexico State defensive back Ray Buford Jr. (1) during an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. (Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP)

Trio of freshmen diversifying Ole Miss rushing attack

By BRIAN RIPPEE - Associated Press

Mississippi quarterback John Rhys Plumlee (10) outruns New Mexico State defensive back Austin Perkins (19) on his way to a 18-yard touchdown run during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Ole Miss dominates winless New Mexico State 41-3

By CHRIS BURROWS - Associated Press

Mississippi quarterback John Rhys Plumlee throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Ole Miss hoping two-QB plan keeps defenses off balance

By BRIAN RIPPEE - Associated Press

Mississippi running back Scottie Phillips (22) hears into the end zone on a 24-yard touchdown run during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. Mississippi won 31-6. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Missouri out to stop Ole Miss ground game in SEC matchup

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2019, file photo, Mississippi State quarterback Tommy Stevens (7) throws in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Louisiana-Lafayette in New Orleans. Mississippi State coach Joe Moorhead updates his quarterback situation heading into its Southeastern Conference opener with Kentucky after both starter Tommy Stevens and freshman Garrett Shrader played in each of the Bulldogs' last two games. (AP Photo/Chuck Cook, File)

Ole Miss, Mississippi State dealing with QB uncertainty

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral (2) throws a pass in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Memphis, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Ole Miss, Arkansas preparing for another competitive game

By BRIAN RIPPEE - Associated Press

Mississippi head coach Matt Luke works with the offensive lineman during NCAA college football practice in Oxford, Miss., Monday, Aug. 5, 2019. (Bruce Newman/Oxford Eagle via AP)

Mississippi ready to rebound following NCAA sanctions

By DAVID BRANDT - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 9, 2019, file photo, new Mississippi football offensive coordinator Rich Rodriguez speaks during a news conference in Oxford, Miss. Coach Matt Luke guided Mississippi’s football program through the dark days of a two-year NCAA postseason ban. Now the Rebels believe the young coach--along with a few veteran coordinators--can push the program back in the Southeastern Conference’s elite. The Rebels have remade their coaching staff over the winter, paying more than $7 million over the next three years to Rodriguez and defensive coordinator Mike MacIntyre. The well-respected duo has more than two decades of Division I head coaching experience between them. (Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP, File)

Mississippi rebuild starts with veteran coordinators

By DAVID BRANDT - Associated Press

FILE - At left, in a Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, LSU head coach Ed Orgeron looks on from the sideline in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisiana Tech, in Baton Rouge, La. At right, also in a Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Mississippi head coach Matt Luke looks at the scoreboard during the second half of the NCAA college football game against Kent State, in Oxford, Miss. LSU coach Ed Orgeron previously coached at Ole Miss and says the Tigers’ historical rival poses a challenge with its explosive offense. Luke is a former Orgeron assistant at Ole Miss. (AP Photo/File)

No. 5 LSU looks to celebrate history with victory vs Rebels

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Mississippi running back Scottie Phillips (22) breaks free for a touchdown in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at NRG Stadium in Houston. (Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP)

Phillips, Ta’amu show Ole Miss has more than just receivers

By DAVID BRANDT - Associated Press

Mississippi head coach Matt Luke speaks during NCAA college football media day at the Manning Center, in Oxford, Miss., Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018. (Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP)

After 2 years of struggling, Ole Miss needs better defense

By DAVID BRANDT - Associated Press

Mizzou group gives rising DJs chance to perform

By BRANDON R. HILL - Associated Press

Mississippi defensive back Zedrick Woods (36) catches a pass during spring NCAA college football practice at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, March 3, 2018. (Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP)

Low-stress spring a welcome change for Ole Miss football

By DAVID BRANDT - Associated Press

Matt Luke speaks after being introduced as the new NCAA college football head coach at the University of Mississippi during a press conference in Oxford, Miss., Monday, Nov. 27, 2017. At left looking on are Luke's wife Ashley and sons Harrison and Cooper. (Bruce Newman, Oxford Eagle via AP)

Mississippi coach Matt Luke ready to seize ‘destination job’

By DAVID BRANDT - Associated Press

Mississippi interim coach Matt Luke holds the Golden Egg trophy following the team's 31-28 win over Mississippi State in an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017. (Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP)

Mississippi decides to keep Luke as football coach

By DAVID BRANDT - Associated Press

Mississippi quarterback Jordan Ta'amu, right, passes as a Mississippi State defender rushes him during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi stuns No. 16 Mississippi State 31-28 in Egg Bowl

By DAVID BRANDT - Associated Press

Mississippi head coach Matt Luke looks at the replay of a play on the video board in the final minutes of their NCAA college football game against Texas A&amp;M in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. Texas A&amp;M won 31-24. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Uncertain future for Ole Miss heading into Egg Bowl

By DAVID BRANDT - Associated Press