Ole Miss had playoff hopes last year but missed the field at 9-3 (5-3 SEC) after inopportune losses to Kentucky and Florida and played in the Gator Bowl. For comparison’s sake, Ole Miss had a better strength of record (No. 13 vs. No. 25) but Clemson had a better strength of schedule (No. 28 vs. No. 39) in 2024, per ESPN.

Clemson was the final team to make the CFP last year after winning the ACC to earn an auto bid. Ole Miss' Lane Kiffin hopes this process changes soon.

Former Clemson football 2025 signee Marquise Henderson was dismissed from the program on June 19. Dabo Swinney commented on his exit July 15.

While on vacation in Florida, Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney thought LSU's Brian Kelly was having a concert. Here's what led to the confusion.