OXFORD, Miss. -- After watching Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss take over two games against Georgia last season, Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart knew his defense had to try something new to slow him down on Saturday night.
Smart said the No. 2 Bulldogs practiced differently this week -- he wouldn't divulge exactly how -- and their preparation paid off in a dominant 42-7 victory against the No. 10 Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.
After No. 1 Miami lost 31-24 at No. 11 Notre Dame, the Bulldogs might have a claim for No. 1 when the College Football Playoff selection committee releases its new rankings Tuesday.