ESPN released the initial CFP rankings of the 2025 season Tuesday night, and it affirmed the Ole Miss Rebels' legitimate playoff standing at No.6.
If the College Football Playoff were to start tomorrow, Lane Kiffin's squad would be facing ACC's top team, Virginia, at home in the first-round matchups; a game where the Rebels clearly look the heavy favorites to win.
It does give the Rebels a decent start to their playoff path, but it would last for just one game. Because if Ole Miss holds off UVA, an even concerning roadblock awaits them for their next game: the Texas A&M Aggies.