It's time to make bold predictions for Ole Miss Football in 2024. Spring practice is about to get rolling, but the fall is on the horizon. There is a lot to be excited about and to anticipate for Lane Kiffin's talented squad.

Tre Harris Will Win the Biletnikoff Award

Bold Prediction #1: Tre Harris, the Ole Miss receiver, will win the Biletnikoff Award as the best receiver in college football. When healthy last year, Harris was an absolute force on the field. Despite limited action due to injuries, he recorded impressive stats with 54 receptions, 985 yards, and eight touchdowns, averaging 18.2 yards per reception. His numbers would have been even more impressive if he had played an entire season. Harris is a game-changer and a player that opposing defenses must account for. With the retention of weapons like tight end Caden Prieskorn and receiver Jordan Watkins and the addition of receiver Juice Wells, Ole Miss has a stacked offense that will make it difficult for teams to focus solely on Harris. With his talent and the support of his teammates, Harris has a strong chance of winning the Biletnikoff Award.

Ole Miss Will Have a Top 20 Scoring Defense and Total Defense

Bold Prediction #2: Ole Miss will have a top-20 scoring defense and a top-20 total defense in 2024. Historically, Ole Miss has struggled on the defensive side of the ball during the Lane Kiffin era. Since Kiffin has been the head coach for the Rebels, the highest Ole Miss has finished in scoring defense and total defense is 47th and 70th respectively. However, with defensive coordinator Pete Golding entering his second season in Oxford and a lot of really talented roster additions, the Rebels are poised for improvement.

The acquisition of players like Walter Nolan, Princely Umanmielen, and Chris Paul Jr. has bolstered the front seven and made it a formidable force. Additionally, the addition of cornerback Trey Amos and safety Lewis Moore adds strength to the secondary. With the talent and depth on defense, Ole Miss has the potential to have a top-20 scoring defense and total defense in the upcoming season.

November 9th Game Against Georgia Will Determine SEC Championship Spot

Bold Prediction #3: The November 9th game at home in Oxford against the Georgia Bulldogs will be for a spot in the SEC Championship Game. Ole Miss has a manageable schedule leading up to this game, with the toughest matchups being against Oklahoma at home and on the road against LSU and Arkansas. With a talented and deep roster, Ole Miss can more than defeat these teams. 

The game against Georgia will be a crucial matchup, as both teams are expected to have strong seasons. Georgia will be more talented and a little deeper than Ole Miss. However, the Rebels will have the boost of a raucous Vaught-Hemingway Stadium crowd behind them. A win in this game could secure a spot in the SEC Championship Game and potentially impact playoff seeding. This game will be a must-watch for college football fans.