The Ole Miss football team shares a long, bitter in-state rivalry with Mississippi State.
Tonight, the Rebels will honor Mike Leach, who led the Bulldogs to victory in the Egg Bowl this season before passing away earlier this month.
Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin was good friends with Leach and tonight during the Texas Bowl his team will wear these helmets:
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— Ole Miss Football (@OleMissFB) December 28, 2022
Kudos to Kiffin and the Ole Miss program for this wonderful tribute to Leach, who was beloved throughout the college football world.
