Ole Miss coach Matt Luke has some positives heading into the 2017 season.
Shea Patterson returns at quarterback, along with a bevy of offensive talent in wide receivers A.J. Brown and D.K. Metcalf. Along with an offensive line that is ready to prove the pundits wrong, Luke and new offensive coordinator Phil Longo will have the offense in the fast lane this fall. But questions do remain on a defense, a unit that is being refurbished by new coordinator Wesley McGriff.
Here are the three most important games for Luke and his staff this season.