When the members of Ole Miss’ athletic department hired Chris Beard this offseason, I doubt they even expected the success that the head coach would have in year one.
The Rebels began the season unbeaten through non-conference play, recording a 13-0 record with marquee wins over NC State, Memphis and UCF. Then, they followed that up with a solid month and a half of SEC play, treading water in a deep league.
Ole Miss has a plethora of weapons and is a battle-tested team. Walking into The Pavilion and coming away with a win has never been tougher than it is in 2024.