SUMMARY: Newly appointed head coach Charles Huff is assembling his staff at Southern Miss, welcoming former assistant Blake Anderson as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. Anderson previously enjoyed success at Southern Miss from 2008-2011 before leading Arkansas State and Utah State, where he achieved a remarkable turnaround in 2021, winning 11 games and a conference title after a 1-win season. However, his career faced controversy after being terminated from Utah State in 2023 for allegedly violating Title IX procedures, leading to a $15 million lawsuit for wrongful termination. Huff’s staff also includes Dominque Bowman as defensive backs coach and Aaron Dobson as wide receivers coach, with more announcements pending.

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SUMMARY: The Ole Miss football team, after a disappointing 9-3 season, will play in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl against Duke on January 2, despite missing the College Football Playoff. Unlike many top players who opt out of non-playoff bowl games, Ole Miss stars like Jaxson Dart and JJ Pegues are committed to playing one last game. This decision reflects their desire to end their careers on a positive note and honor the program’s legacy. Coach Lane Kiffin praised the team’s commitment, as most key players, including Walter Nolen and Princely Umanmielen, will play in the bowl despite high draft prospects.

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SUMMARY: Netflix has been filming a limited docuseries in Tupelo, focusing on a unique crime story. The streaming service announced it will return to document the 2024 Southeastern Conference (SEC) college football season, producing a series comprising eight 45-minute episodes. Viewers can expect behind-the-scenes access spanning fields, locker rooms, and more. Ten of the 16 SEC schools, including Mississippi State under new coach Jeff Lebby, will participate, showcasing intriguing storylines such as Tennessee’s playoff appearance and Vanderbilt’s upset of Alabama. Despite some initial reluctance from schools regarding outside access, the SEC aims to highlight its programs in this compelling series.

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