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Suntarine Perkins is making his case as one of the most productive defensive players in Ole Miss history. With two sacks against Auburn, the senior linebacker reached 22 career sacks, moving into fourth place in the Rebels' modern-era record book.

Mississippi Rebels News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / October 4

Three Ole Miss Rebels Looking to Bounce Back Against Vanderbilt

Ole Miss faces a critical game next weekend against Vanderbilt in Nashville. The Rebels are coming off a devastating 52-28 loss to Florida this past weekend and a bye week this week.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 17

Five keys to LSU-Ole Miss: Where Saturday's massive showdown will be won

It's the most anticipated game of the 2026 regular season: the No. 7 LSU Tigers and No. 8 Ole Miss Rebels.

Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss' 2027 NFL Draft stock will keep skyrocketing if he delivers in high-stakes SEC clash against LSU

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College Football News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / August 8

Rebels Name Star Linebacker Suntarine Perkins as Chucky Mullins Award Winner

Entering his fourth season with the Ole Miss Rebels, senior linebacker Suntarine Perkins has been selected as the 36th recipient of the Chucky Mullins Courage Award. Head coach Pete Golding unveiled Perkins as the honoree to the team on Saturday.

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Mississippi Rebels News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / August 6

Suntarine Perkins Headlines an Ole Miss Defense Built to Attack

Ole Miss football will ramp up over the next several weeks as players and coaches report to fall camp. It'll be Pete Golding's first full season at the helm of Ole Miss, and there is genuine excitement for the Rebels.

College Football News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / July 22

One Ole Miss Star Could Be College Football's Biggest NFL Draft Riser

Over the past several years, Ole Miss has built a reputation for producing high-quality first-round picks. Luckily enough for the Rebels, one of the most versatile and best defenders in all of the SEC is on the roster.

College Football News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / July 14

One Returning Ole Miss Starter Faces More Pressure Than Anyone This Season

No player coming back for a senior year in college football will face as much pressure as Ole Miss senior linebacker Suntarine Perkins. Having shown himself to have a very high level of talent over the first three years of his career at Ole Miss, Perkins will now be counted on to anchor the Ole Miss defense.

Mississippi Rebels News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / July 12

Why Ole Miss LB Suntarine Perkins is Poised For a Huge Senior Season

The Ole Miss Rebels have seen senior linebacker Suntarine Perkins play in 41 games across three seasons, and he has not disappointed. The multi-position player out of Raleigh, Mississippi, has totaled 179 tackles, 32 tackles for loss and 18.5 sacks since 2023, and he enters his senior season as a focal point on the Rebels defense.

College Football News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / July 11

One Ole Miss Player With the Most to Prove Heading Into the 2026 Season.

It may not seem like it, but the Ole Miss Rebels have a lot riding on the 2026 season. No, this isn't a make-or-break season, but it could be a program changing season.

College Football News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / July 6

Everyone Is Sleeping on Ole Miss Again, and That's Dangerous

The Ole Miss Rebels have a new head coach in 2026, but they return a lot of talent from a team that made it to the College Football Playoff Semifinals a year ago.

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Ranking all the new FBS head coaches for the 2026 season

Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.

College Football News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / June 30

Ole Miss Transfer Portal Spotlight: LB Keaton Thomas

The Ole Miss Rebels had a strong linebacker room during their historic 2025 season, led by Suntarine Perkins, who returns for the 2026 campaign and T.J.

College Football News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / June 20

Evaluating Ole Miss' Top NFL Draft Prospects for 2027

After a program best, 11-1 record, the Ole Miss Rebels look to replicate similar success under Head Coach Pete Golding's first full season. For the 2026 season, the Rebels have retained 61% of their returning production, which ranks 28th nationally.

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College Football News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / June 4

Ole Miss vs. Vanderbilt: the Matchups That Will Decide the Game

The Ole Miss Rebels are having lots of off-season success, most notably the retention of star quarterback, Trinidad Chambliss. But Chambliss is not the only strong suit for the Rebels’ plan of another College Football Playoff appearance.

College Football News / Florida Gators on SI / November 15

Florida Gators' Keys to Overcoming Ole Miss Dominant Defenders Perkins, Umanmielen

As DJ Lagway aims to improve his season, the Florida Gators will face an Ole Miss pass rush led by two potentially disruptive players. Suntarine Perkins and Princewill Umanmielen provide the Rebels' defensive strength.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 28, 2025

One former NFL general manager likens Ole Miss linebacker Suntarine Perkins' game to a future hall of famer

On a recent episode of "With The First Pick" with CBS Sports' Ryan Wilson, former Titans executive vice president and general manager Ran Carthon joined to break down some of Wilson's favorite prospects for the 2026 NFL Draft.

College Football News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / August 6, 2025

Ole Miss Football Star Linebacker Named a Preseason All-American by Sporting News

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Ole Miss football junior linebacker Suntarine Perkins has been named a second-team preseason All-American by The Sporting News, as unveiled by the outlet on Wednesday.

College Football News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / July 30, 2025

Ole Miss Football's Suntarine Perkins Named to Preseason Nagurski Trophy Watch List

DALLAS – Ole Miss football junior linebacker Suntarine Perkins has been named to the preseason watch list for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, as announced by the Football Writers Association of America on Tuesday morning.

Mississippi Rebels News / EasySportz / July 18, 2025

Opinion: Phil Steele’s 2025 Poll Left Out Wrong SEC Team

OXFORD, Miss. — The Ole Miss Rebels enter the 2025 college football season ranked No. 26 in Phil Steele’s preseason poll, just outside the top 25. While Steele’s rankings are a respected benchmark, this placement undervalues a Rebels team poised for another strong season under head coach Lane Kiffin.

Mississippi Rebels News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / February 25, 2025

Ole Miss Football's Suntarine Perkins Named to Way-Too-Early All-America Team

Ole Miss football had an interesting day on Tuesday. Reports on Tuesday indicated that running back Trey Hall would miss the entirety of the 2025 season with a torn Achilles.

Mississippi Rebels News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / February 3, 2025

Ole Miss Rebels LB Suntarine Perkins Earns 'Way-Too-Early All-American' Nod

The Ole Miss Rebels have recently produced some firepower on the defensive side of the ball. This trend looks like it will continue as upcoming junior Suntarine Perkins was listed as a "Way-Too-Early All-American" by Chris Low of ESPN on Monday.

Mississippi Rebels News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / January 16, 2025

Ole Miss Football EDGE Suntarine Perkins Dealing With Upper Body Injury - Report

The 2024 season has come to a close for the Ole Miss Rebels, but preparation is already underway for the 2025 campaign. According to reports, however, the Rebels could be without a key defensive player during spring practice, once that time rolls around.

Mississippi Rebels News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / December 7, 2024

Tracking the Rise of Ole Miss Football LB Suntarine Perkins

Suntarine Perkins has become a key part of the Ole Miss Rebels' dominating defense in 2024. Despite having a solid freshman season, the former five-star recruit broke through with a dominating sophomore campaign.

Mississippi Rebels News / The 33rd Team / November 26, 2024

Walter Nolen 2025 NFL Draft: Scouting Report For Ole Miss Rebels DT

Height: 6030 (unofficial) Weight: 305 (unofficial) Year: Junior Pro Comparison: Sharrif Floyd Ole Miss Rebels defensive tackle Walter Nolen is a twitchy, fluid athlete who projects as an impact starter at the NFL level by the end of his rookie contract.

Mississippi Rebels News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / October 17, 2024

Ole Miss Football 'Swiss Army Knife' Suntarine Perkins is Top 10 in QB Pressures

Suntarine Perkins was a big get for Ole Miss Rebels defensive coordinator Pete Golding when he signed with the Rebels in 2023, and he was quick to make an impact in his true freshman year and now in his sophomore year.

College Football News / Red Cup Rebellion / October 10, 2024

Sunny P gets SEC defensive player of the week after historic win over South Carolina

First of many coming his way Suntarine Perkins continues to impress on the Landshark defense, helping lead the Rebels to the fewest points allowed to an SEC opponent since 2015.