Jared Ivey has unfinished Ole Miss business in the Gator Bowl

Jared Ivey has unfinished business as an Ole Miss Rebel. Ivey, the third-year star defensive lineman, announced Wednesday he’s playing in the Gator Bowl. No. 14 Ole Miss (9-3, 5-3 SEC) takes on Duke (9-3, 5-3) on January 2, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. CT on ESPN.Ivey has 121 total tackles over his Rebel career, as well as 27 tackles for loss and 16 sacks. He’s recovered five fumbles. Ivey finished this season as Ole Miss’ third-highest-graded defender overall, according to Pro Football Focus. PFF recently mocked Ivey to the Detroit Lions in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft.Ben Garrett (OMSpirit.com) catches up with Ivey in an all-new edition of ‘Talk of Champions,’ powered by RiverLand Roofing. Text or call RiverLand for all your roofing needs: 662-644-4297. Few, if any, are doing more for Ole Miss in the NIL (name, image and likeness) space. Visit them online at RiverLandRoofing.com.Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Outdoorsy and use my code TOC for a great deal: https://www.outdoorsy.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/toc for a great deal: https://www.quince.com* Check out Underdog Fantasy and use my code CHAMPIONS for a great deal: https://underdogfantasy.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy