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Ole Miss Hosts Tulane in Historic Playoff Showdown

12/8/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The University of Mississippi Rebels (Ole Miss) will host Tulane in their first College Football Playoff game on December 20 at 2:30 p.m. CT.
The Rebels (11-1) defeated the Green Wave (11-2) 45-10 in September.
Ole Miss is led by interim head coach Pete Golding after Lane Kiffin departed for LSU.
Tulane coach Jon Sumrall will remain with the team through the playoffs after accepting a position at Florida.

History

Historical Context

Established in 2014, the College Football Playoff (CFP) introduced a four-team knockout tournament to determine the NCAA Division I FBS national champion, replacing the Bowl Championship Series. The CFP's format increased viewership by 30%, reflecting the growing commercialization of college football. In 2023, the CFP announced an expansion to 12 teams, set to begin in 2024, further intensifying competition and recruitment dynamics.

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Story summary

The University of Mississippi Rebels (Ole Miss) will host Tulane in their first College Football Playoff game on December 20 at 2:30 p.m. CT.
The Rebels (11-1) defeated the Green Wave (11-2) 45-10 in September.
Ole Miss is led by interim head coach Pete Golding after Lane Kiffin departed for LSU.
Tulane coach Jon Sumrall will remain with the team through the playoffs after accepting a position at Florida.

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