Jan 2, 2025; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Mississippi Rebels quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) is given the MVP award after beating tubes Duke Blue Devils in the Gator Bowl at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Ole Miss Football Finishes 2024 Ranked No. 11 in Final AP Poll

Originally posted on Ole Miss Rebels on SI
By Henry Stuart | Last updated Jan 21, 2025 12:34 PM ET

Ole Miss football had a rollercoaster season, to say the least.

The Rebels finished 10-3 on the year, capped off with a dominant 55-20 win over Duke in the Gator Bowl back on Jan. 2 where they earned their second-straight 10 win season in the process. Despite this solid number in the win column, Ole Miss missed out on one of its primary goals entering this season: reaching the College Football Playoff.

Still, the Rebels' final efforts in the 2024 campaign were rewarded on Tuesday with a solid ranking in the final installment of the AP Top 25. Ole Miss came in at No. 11 in the rankings, up five spots from their previous ranking of 16 that came ahead of the Gator Bowl. You can view the entire poll here.

In total, Ole Miss is one of seven SEC programs to be included in the final AP Poll, joining the following teams in the Top 25:

4. Texas Longhorns

6. Georgia Bulldogs

9. Tennessee Volunteers

11. Ole Miss Rebels

17. Alabama Crimson Tide

19. South Carolina Gamecocks

22. Missouri Tigers

The LSU Tigers (39), Florida Gators (7) and Texas A&M Aggies (1) all received votes in the poll as well.

This ties the second-highest finish in the AP Poll for the Rebels since Lane Kiffin assumed the role of the team's head coach ahead of the 2020 season. Ole Miss also finished 11th to conclude the 2021 season, and the record-high under Kiffin came last year with a finish at No. 9 following a Peach Bowl win over Penn State.

The Rebels are set to replace a good deal of talent from their 2024 roster this offseason, but their efforts in the transfer portal are a testament to the fact that they are hoping to challenge once again for a College Football Playoff berth in 2025. Ole Miss will open its season at home on Aug. 30 against Georgia State.