Things aren't nearly so clear-cut now for the 15th-ranked Rebels (8-3, 4-3 Southeastern Conference) entering Friday's Egg Bowl against in-state rival Mississippi State (2-9, 0-7). A loss to Florida leaves Ole Miss ranked 14th and needing to win and hope for some Saturday surprises.

M State football plays at Ole Miss on Black Friday to end the regular season. Here's our score prediction for the 2024 Egg Bowl.

Ole Miss Rebels defensive back Trey Washington is entering his final Egg Bowl, and he has plenty of motivation to go out on the right note this week.