In the immediate vicinity surrounding the Rebels are No. 12 Clemson and No. 13 Alabama. Clemson is a two-loss team that competes in the ACC and suffered lopsided defeats to Georgia and Louisville.
Paul Finebaum sees a missed opportunity for Lane Kiffin after his Ole Miss Rebels, formerly ranked at No. 9 in the nation, fell to the Florida Gators, 24-17 on the road.