Summary
Two staff members from Ole Miss have left to join LSU just before Ole Miss plays against Miami in the Fiesta Bowl. Ole Miss is preparing for the game with its remaining coaching team, facing one of the best defenses in the College Football Playoff.
Key Facts
- Ole Miss recently defeated Georgia in a College Football Playoff quarterfinal.
- The day after the game, Ole Miss lost part of its coaching staff, who moved to LSU.
- Charlie Weis Jr., Ole Miss's offensive coordinator, is staying through the current playoff despite taking a future role at LSU.
- Head coach Pete Golding confirmed that co-offensive coordinator Joe Cox and passing game coordinator George McDonald will not be with Ole Miss for the Fiesta Bowl.
- LSU is using its new staff to help with recruiting through the transfer portal, with 35 players available.
- Miami boasts one of the strongest defenses, having recently defeated Texas A&M and Ohio State.
