Ole Miss Football 2026: Ranked and Ready | Ole Miss Rebels Football News

Ole Miss football is heating up for 2026, ranked No. 9 in the preseason AP Poll — a historic fifth straight ranked start and just the third time since 1971 they’ve opened the season in the top 10. Last year’s 13-win run and College Football Playoff debut (even after Lane Kiffin’s exit) set the stage for another powerhouse campaign. Quarterback Trinidad Chambliss, a Heisman favorite, and rushing phenom Kewan Lacy lead an explosive offense, while a revamped defense featuring Will Echoles, Kam Franklin, and Suntarine Perkins, plus key transfers, aims to shut down elite competition. ESPN rates their schedule as the fifth-toughest in the nation, with home clashes against LSU and Georgia and road battles against Florida and Texas. Kickoff? September 6th in Nashville against Louisville. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/61b0cff9ee56aceb