We knew there was a good chance that Ole Miss, despite its talent, would begin this season 1-2. And while Lamar Jackson cast some doubt on the preeminence of Florida State, there’s no doubt that the Rebels have faced the toughest three-game start in the country.
Which is why Saturday’s home game against No. 12 Georgia is a damn big deal. A win over a ranked team would go a long way in steadying nerves and reinforcing the notion that Ole Miss’ early struggles are the expected byproduct of a brutal schedule. Take down Dawgs and Hugh Freeze’s bunch gets a home game against Memphis before heading into what appears to be an easier-than-expected SEC West schedule.