ESPN's Analytics Have Ole Miss WAY Too Low | This is a PLAYOFF TEAM

Ole Miss Rebels challenge ESPN’s analytics, aiming far higher than a 7-win projection as talk of a College Football Playoff berth heats up. Can star quarterback Trinidad Chambliss and standout running back Kewan Lacy, dubbed the SEC’s best at their positions, fuel a postseason run for Lane Kiffin’s squad? Steven Willis highlights Ole Miss’s offensive firepower, a rebuilt secondary, and why analytics may be underestimating the Rebels in the new 12-team playoff landscape.   Key segments include Pete Golding’s defensive prowess after a signature Sugar Bowl win over Georgia, the impact of brutal road trips to Florida, Texas, and Oklahoma, and lingering questions about the transfer portal’s effect on predictive models. Plus, Ole Miss legend Archie Manning earns national praise as ESPN’s top college player to ever wear No. 18—has the torch officially passed to Chambliss? Don’t miss sharp insights, bold predictions, and a tribute to Rebel royalty.   Ole Miss, Ole Miss Rebels, Ole Miss Football, Locked On Ole Miss, ESPN SP Plus, College Football Playoff, Trinidad Chambliss, Kewan Lacy, Pete Golding, Archie Manning, Chris Low, Bill Connolly, College Football Rankings, SEC Football, 2024 College Football, Archie Manning Ole Miss, Ole Miss News, Ole Miss Rumors, EA Sports College Football, Ole Miss Schedule, Ole Miss Players   Episode Timestamps 00:00 Analyzing Ole Miss football rankings 04:07 Discussion on player rankings and team potential 07:08 Discussing Ole Miss' new secondary 12:13 Top college football players 14:10 Discussing tough football schedule 19:28 Archie Manning's college achievements 20:55 Arch Manning's QB legacy 24:51 Ole Miss fan discussions   JOIN THE EVERYDAYERS CLUB https://lockedonolemiss.supercast.com/   Everydayer Club   If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub     Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.  Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast   FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now.  FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.