Ole Miss’ coaches did all they could during the offseason to dull the hype surrounding Greg Little, the country’s top offensive tackle prospect and the heir apparent to Laremy Tunsil. They insisted at every opportunity that Tunsil’s incredible freshman season was the exception to the rule; that Little wouldn’t be expected to walk in and start at left tackle in the SEC. Through six games he’s remained the backup, but an injury to starter Rod Taylor may finally force Little into a starting role.
Hugh Freeze revealed during his Monday press conference that Taylor suffered a high ankle sprain against LSU and is questionable to play against Auburn this Saturday, meaning Little’s first career start could come against one of the most ferocious defensive lines in the SEC.