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Peach Buzz: Comeback Season
12/19/2023 | Football
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OXFORD, Miss. – Lane Kiffin made his commitment to Ole Miss football official on Tuesday, signing a contract extension to continue his four-year run leading the Rebel football program. It's that time of year in college football, and decisions can be difficult for coaches and student-athletes alike.
Deantre Prince faced that decision last year, ultimately deciding last December to return for his senior year. Fast forward one year, and the Rebel cornerback is the perfect testimonial for anyone facing that choice as he looks to lead Ole Miss to its school record 11th win in the 2023 Chick-fil-a Peach Bowl on Dec. 30.
"It means everything," Prince said. "When I left and came back, I wanted to prove to a lot of people that I can be that athlete for them, that corner for them, and it's very important to me to be a part of this great defense that we have and make sure we end things on the right note."
Tre Harris was one of the Rebels this year to follow in Prince's footsteps and announce his intentions to return for his senior season. When asked why he decided to come back to Oxford, Harris listed reasons similar to Prince: the opportunity to get better, and the opportunity to make history.
"It was challenging for sure," Harris said. "For me the biggest thing was coming back to a reliable offense and still being able to improve my skillset. That's definitely something I feel I can do here. I'm comfortable with my teammates, I'm comfortable with my coaches, I'm comfortable with the quarterback. On top of that, they've got the 12-team playoff. We want to go there and we want to win a championship. Those are some of the biggest factors for me coming back."
Kiffin, Harris and Co. see the potential to make history next year, and they have the opportunity to do so later this month as well. In order to do so, Prince predicts the Rebels will have to pack all their physicality when they head to Atlanta to take on Penn State.
"They're smashmouth," Prince said of PSU. "They like to run the ball a lot, we can tell. But they're also going to take those shots when they want to and when they feel like they can, so we all have to stay in the right spot at the right time."
The Nittany Lions rank No. 25 in the nation with 186.7 rushing yards per game. Fresh legs are never an issue for the PSU rushing attack. Kaytron Allen and Nicholas Singleton had a near even split in the backfield: 162 carries, 851 yards, 6 TDs for Allen; 163 carries, 702 yards, 8 TDs for Singleton.
Ole Miss has faced two more productive rushing offenses this year. LSU ranked No. 8 nationally with 213.5 rushing yards per game, while Auburn is No. 15 at 198.4. Prince sees similarities between Penn State and Auburn's rushing styles but expects the Nittany Lions to present the toughest physical test the Rebels have seen yet.
"I would say probably Auburn, but the majority of Penn State players are smashmouth players," Prince said. "They like to run through you. They've got good tackles, good guards. They like to run through you and play smashmouth ball."
On the other side of the ball, Penn State also hangs its hat on physicality. The Nittany Lions boast the best defense in the nation statistically, but Harris and Co. are excited for the challenge.
"They tend to play a lot of man. Their front seven is pretty much their strong point," Harris said. "I feel like their secondary, their back end is not as strong as their front seven. They have a couple guys who have opted out. But we're going with the same game plan as every week: go dominate. Push the tempo, go dominate and play our game. You know what Ole Miss does, we go out there and score a lot of points."
Party in the ATL
Limited bowl tickets are still available through the Ole Miss ticket office. All lower level seating is sold out for the Ole Miss allotment. 300 Level tickets may be purchased in the Ole Miss sections at OleMissTix.com.
Grab the latest bowl gear and your Red gameday outfit through Ole Miss Authentics!
2024 Party in the Sip Sweepstakes
Don't miss any of the action in Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in 2024. Fans interested in 2024 football tickets can join our ticket interest list to be the first to know when tickets are available, and to enter the Party in the Sip Sweepstakes. One lucky winner will receive a VIP package for the home opener on August 31. The VIP package includes a premium tailgate experience, participation in the Walk of Champions, two sideline passes, and two field suite tickets.
Deantre Prince faced that decision last year, ultimately deciding last December to return for his senior year. Fast forward one year, and the Rebel cornerback is the perfect testimonial for anyone facing that choice as he looks to lead Ole Miss to its school record 11th win in the 2023 Chick-fil-a Peach Bowl on Dec. 30.
"It means everything," Prince said. "When I left and came back, I wanted to prove to a lot of people that I can be that athlete for them, that corner for them, and it's very important to me to be a part of this great defense that we have and make sure we end things on the right note."
Tre Harris was one of the Rebels this year to follow in Prince's footsteps and announce his intentions to return for his senior season. When asked why he decided to come back to Oxford, Harris listed reasons similar to Prince: the opportunity to get better, and the opportunity to make history.
"It was challenging for sure," Harris said. "For me the biggest thing was coming back to a reliable offense and still being able to improve my skillset. That's definitely something I feel I can do here. I'm comfortable with my teammates, I'm comfortable with my coaches, I'm comfortable with the quarterback. On top of that, they've got the 12-team playoff. We want to go there and we want to win a championship. Those are some of the biggest factors for me coming back."
Kiffin, Harris and Co. see the potential to make history next year, and they have the opportunity to do so later this month as well. In order to do so, Prince predicts the Rebels will have to pack all their physicality when they head to Atlanta to take on Penn State.
"They're smashmouth," Prince said of PSU. "They like to run the ball a lot, we can tell. But they're also going to take those shots when they want to and when they feel like they can, so we all have to stay in the right spot at the right time."
The Nittany Lions rank No. 25 in the nation with 186.7 rushing yards per game. Fresh legs are never an issue for the PSU rushing attack. Kaytron Allen and Nicholas Singleton had a near even split in the backfield: 162 carries, 851 yards, 6 TDs for Allen; 163 carries, 702 yards, 8 TDs for Singleton.
Ole Miss has faced two more productive rushing offenses this year. LSU ranked No. 8 nationally with 213.5 rushing yards per game, while Auburn is No. 15 at 198.4. Prince sees similarities between Penn State and Auburn's rushing styles but expects the Nittany Lions to present the toughest physical test the Rebels have seen yet.
"I would say probably Auburn, but the majority of Penn State players are smashmouth players," Prince said. "They like to run through you. They've got good tackles, good guards. They like to run through you and play smashmouth ball."
On the other side of the ball, Penn State also hangs its hat on physicality. The Nittany Lions boast the best defense in the nation statistically, but Harris and Co. are excited for the challenge.
"They tend to play a lot of man. Their front seven is pretty much their strong point," Harris said. "I feel like their secondary, their back end is not as strong as their front seven. They have a couple guys who have opted out. But we're going with the same game plan as every week: go dominate. Push the tempo, go dominate and play our game. You know what Ole Miss does, we go out there and score a lot of points."
Party in the ATL
Limited bowl tickets are still available through the Ole Miss ticket office. All lower level seating is sold out for the Ole Miss allotment. 300 Level tickets may be purchased in the Ole Miss sections at OleMissTix.com.
Grab the latest bowl gear and your Red gameday outfit through Ole Miss Authentics!
2024 Party in the Sip Sweepstakes
Don't miss any of the action in Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in 2024. Fans interested in 2024 football tickets can join our ticket interest list to be the first to know when tickets are available, and to enter the Party in the Sip Sweepstakes. One lucky winner will receive a VIP package for the home opener on August 31. The VIP package includes a premium tailgate experience, participation in the Walk of Champions, two sideline passes, and two field suite tickets.
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