Ole Miss is set to lose a key player on the team amid their CFP run.

The Ole Miss Rebels are just two wins away from winning a first national championship since 1962. However, they still received some bad news this week.

As they are battling in the College Football Playoff, one of its quarterbacks is leaving.

Austin Simmons, who began as the starter before losing his job, is planning on entering the transfer portal, according to multiple reports. ESPN reported Friday that Simmons will likely end up playing for Missouri.

Lane Kiffin’s decision to jump to LSU caused a massive shake-up for the players on the roster. Several of Kiffin’s assistants followed him to LSU. Many of them have been granted permission to keep coaching Ole Miss through their postseason run.

Austin Simmons is expected to stay with the Rebels through their Playoff run. That run has extended to the CFP Fiesta Bowl semifinal thanks to a win over No. 3 Georgia in the Sugar Bowl quarterfinal. In eight games this season, Simmons completed 45-of-75 passes for 744 yards with four touchdowns and five interceptions.

Ole Miss is Trying To Make Lane Kiffin Regret His Decision

Lane Kiffin (Photo By Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images)
The Ole Miss-LSU coaching saga advances to another stage as the teams continue to move on in the tournament.

Lane Kiffin chose to become the next head coach at LSU. It was a decision to put himself in the best possible position to win a national championship. Meanwhile, the program he just left behind is now one win away from playing for one.

The Rebels are coming off a stunning 39-34 upset over Georgia in the Allstate Sugar Bowl quarterfinal. They will now face the Miami Hurricanes in the Fiesta Bowl semifinal. Nobody saw them making it this far without Kiffin.

Ole Miss has a chance to make history and make Kiffin regret his decision. He has yet to win a National Championship as a head coach.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.