Ole Miss HC hypes up SEC powerhouse ahead of 2024 CFB season: “They're one of the elite rosters in America'
Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin is noting a new threat in the SEC. The Texas Longhorns are set to join the Southeastern Conference for the 2024 college football season, and Kiffin is giving them major props.
At SEC Media Days, Kiffin said:
"Texas was in the Final Four last year, and a lot of players are coming back. They added and continue to add great high school and portal players. So, I think they're one of the elite rosters in America."
The Texas Longhorns join the SEC from the Big 12 and will look to make a splash in arguably the toughest conference in college football. The Texas Longhorns and Ole Miss Rebels are not slated to face off during the 2024 regular season.
However, that could change if both programs make the college football postseason. We might see a matchup of Lane Kiffin and Steve Sarkisian in that case.
What to expect from the Ole Miss Rebels?
The Ole Miss Rebels had an impressive 2023 college football season, amassing an 11-2 record. The Rebels' two losses came against arguably the best teams in the SEC, the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Georgia Bulldogs.
However, those losses detailed the Rebels' chances of making the college football playoffs, and they had to settle for a Bowl Game appearance against the Penn State Nittany Lions. The Rebels were victorious in the game, finishing the season positively.
Expect Lane Kiffin's team to enjoy a similarly impressive session in 2024. The program has acquired valuable experience and looks poised to take advantage of the new CFB playoff format.
What to expect from the Texas Longhorns?
The Texas Longhorns are making their long-awaited move to the SEC. The move adds more depth to an already stacked division, which comprises some of the best college football has to offer.
The Texas Longhorns were phenomenal in 2024, racking up a 12-2 record, dropping games to just the Oklahoma Sooners and the Washington Huskies. Both games were very competitive, with the Longhorns keeping up until the end.
Expect the Longhorns to have yet another impressive season under Steve Sarkisian's guidance. It will be a major surprise if they aren't among the contenders ahead of the year.