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Ole Miss Loses Coach Before CFP Semifinal vs Miami

Ole Miss Loses Coach Before CFP Semifinal vs Miami

Summary

The Ole Miss Rebels are getting ready to play against the Miami Hurricanes in the College Football Playoff semifinals. Just days before the game, one of their assistant coaches, Kody Schexnayder, is leaving to join Arkansas State as a special teams coordinator.

Key Facts

  • Ole Miss will compete against Miami in the College Football Playoff semifinals on Thursday.
  • Kody Schexnayder, an assistant coach for Ole Miss, is leaving to work at Arkansas State.
  • Arkansas State hired Schexnayder as their new special teams coordinator.
  • Schexnayder began his role at Ole Miss in March 2023 under former head coach Lane Kiffin.
  • As a coach, Schexnayder improved Ole Miss' special teams, achieving high national rankings in several statistics.
  • Schexnayder's previous experience includes coaching at Arkansas State and excelling in special teams statistics.
  • He had a college football career as a punter at Mississippi State, averaging 36.4 yards per punt.

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