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Ole Miss begins Outback Bowl preparations with potentially thin roster

Lane Kiffin is adamant that Ole Miss will play in its first bowl game in five years this Saturday.

What the Rebels’ roster looks like when they arrive in Tampa later this week is still to be determined. The first-year head coach stated on Monday that there are still players who are considering opting out of the final game of the 2020 season.

Along with possibly more players opting out, the Rebels’ depth could take a hit due to COVID-19 and injury issues. Despite those challenges, the option to not play No. 7 Indiana in the Outback Bowl has never been put on the table.