Kirk Herbstreit Snaps Ole Miss Back to Reality After LSU Win.
Ole Miss · LSU · Florida"Now remember, they're at Florida this week, and they're a three-point underdog," Herbstreit said on Nonstop , his podcast with fellow ESPN analyst Joey Galloway. The win lifted Ole Miss four spots to No. 4 in the Associated Press Top 25.
I think it has to do with No. 6," Herbstreit said. He also said the Rebels can grow well past one rivalry win.
"This is a team that can do so much more than just beating Lane Kiffin and LSU," Herbstreit said. "With that quarterback and with that team, this is a team that's going to continue to get better.
I think they're a legitimate threat in the playoff." Florida is 3-0 for the first time since 2019 under first-year coach Jon Sumrall, and the Gators entered the rankings at No. 21 after a 44-39 win at Auburn.
KEY POINTS
- Kirk Herbstreit Snaps Ole Miss Back to Reality After LSU Win.
- Kirk Herbstreit calls Ole Miss a legitimate College Football Playoff threat after beating LSU but warns the No. 4 Rebels face a toss-up at 3-0 Florida.
- ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit believes Ole Miss can contend for a national title after its 32-24 win over LSU , but he also warned that the No. 4 Rebels face a tough road test at No. 21 Florida this week.
- Ole Miss beat No. 7 LSU in former Rebels coach Lane Kiffin's first trip back to Oxford since he left for LSU after the 2025 regular season.