Summary
The Ole Miss Rebels had a successful football season but ended with a loss in the College Football Playoff semifinals. After the loss, the team faced challenges, including losing a star freshman wide receiver, Winston Watkins Jr., to the transfer portal.
Key Facts
- Ole Miss lost in the College Football Playoff semifinal to the Miami Hurricanes.
- Winston Watkins Jr., a four-star freshman wide receiver, entered the NCAA transfer portal.
- Watkins played in all 15 games this season, making 26 receptions for 373 yards and one touchdown.
- He was one of the key players expected to lead Ole Miss's future offense.
- Watkins is originally from Florida and played high school football at Venice High School.
- Ole Miss also faces the NCAA's denial of quarterback Trinidad Chambliss' waiver request for a sixth year of eligibility, which they plan to appeal.
