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Rebels coach Matt Luke embraces role, grants Deontay Anderson release

OXFORD, Miss. -- Matt Luke was introduced Monday as Mississippi's football coach -- for the second time.

Luke, 41, was named the program's interim coach in July, and led the Rebels to a 6-6 record (3-5 in conference play). Ole Miss announced on Sunday that Luke would keep the job on a permanent basis.

"Ole Miss is a destination job," Luke said. "It's not just my dream job, it's a destination job. And I am truly honored to be the head coach at the University of Mississippi."

Luke has a four-year contract that's worth $12.6 million and includes several performance incentives.