The Ole Miss Rebels had multiple players who could have called it quits early in the Gator Bowl, but they opted to continue playing.

Jaxson Dart has reached the end of the line of his memorable college football career. On Thursday night, Dart suited up and helped the Ole Miss Rebels punctuate their 2024 college football season with a resounding 52-20 victory against the Duke Blue Devils in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville.

Duke quarterback Henry Belin found himself in a no-win situation, forced into a starting role as the Blue Devils faced Ole Miss in the Gator Bowl.

The Ole Miss Rebels dominated the Duke Blue Devils 52–20 in the Gator Bowl on Thursday night. Following the contest, coach Lane Kiffin—who had previously expressed his displeasure with the CFP Committee for leaving them out of the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff—didn't shy away from what the victory meant to his team: "I'm just proud of our players,

After missing out on the College Football Playoff, Ole Miss is heavily favored against Duke in the Gator Bowl.

The No. 14 Ole Miss Rebels dominated the Duke Blue Devils in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl on Thursday night to the tune of a 52-20 final score, and it's clear that coach Lane Kiffin's team was motivated to play well in the bowl game.

Now that we have considered the source, we have to at least acknowledge the stunning possibility for the Ole Miss Rebels that Lane Kiffin hinted at both in his post-game interview and late night on social media.