Overview
- Yahoo Sports reports that assistants hired by LSU but retained on Ole Miss’ playoff staff have been contacting Rebel players ahead of the transfer portal opening on Jan. 2.
- Ole Miss NIL collective director Walker Jones told Yahoo the contact is pressuring players during postseason preparation and called the situation unsustainable.
- al.com relayed claims that Ole Miss is placing coaches who will remain on staff in meetings that include departing colleagues to manage the unusual overlap.
- Security preparations have been reported for a possible Sugar Bowl appearance by Lane Kiffin and Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry.
- Ole Miss plays Georgia in the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1 at 7 p.m. CT on ESPN as bowl preparations intersect with impending transfer decisions.