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The Egg Bowl embodies in-state chaos. But this year will be a new turn for that.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWhat will Lane Kiffin do after the heated rivalry has kept the college football world hanging by the moment. The drama has spiked to an all-time high as his move could set many other moves in the coach carousel in motion. However, that won't take away from this rivalry in the heart of the delta region.
Since 1901, Ole Miss and Mississippi State have delivered unpredictable endings in what is college football’s most-watched Thanksgiving week rivalry weekend. The aggressive recruiting overlap in Mississippi’s pipelines and coaching volatility only adds heat. If Kiffin leaves for a better opportunity, Mississippi State could return to winning consistently in the series. The Bulldogs have a single victory in the past five meetings over Kiffin's tenure in Oxford.
The Golden Egg trophy is more regal than the matchups that decide it and stays a permanent motivator. Down years have never softened this rivalry and this year's meeting will be intense. Ole Miss emphasizes offensive ingenuity behind Kiffin, while State leans on physical trenches and disruptive defense with Jeff Lebby at the helm.
The emotional investment peaks long before kickoff. Thanksgiving comes and the Egg Bowl comes in its wake.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementNo. 7 Ole Miss goes to Starkville on Black Friday (Noon ET, ABC).
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