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Mississippi Rebels News / Red Cup Rebellion / January 9

Lane Kiffin had a point about Ulysses Bentley: SEC-only edition

Let’s see what the advanced stats say about running backs performing in conference games. Yesterday in this space, we confronted the idea that Lane Kiffin was more right about Ulysses Bentley than many of us want to admit, and we fans projected a version of the Ole Miss running back that didn’t really exist.

Mississippi Rebels News / Red Cup Rebellion / January 8

Lane Kiffin had a point about Ulysses Bentley

The advanced stats show he wasn’t sitting Bentley for fun. When we look back on the 2024 football season, the three greatest SURELY YOU JEST moments will be losing to the entirety of the Kentucky, LSU, and Florida inferior trio.

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Mississippi Rebels News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / January 7

Ole Miss Rebels RB Ulysses Bentley Declares for NFL Draft

When Ulysses Bentley IV stepped on the Ole Miss campus prior to the 2022 season, it took him a while to truly make an impact as he struggled with injuries in his first campaign and was also stuck behind two other running backs in Zach Evans and Quinshon Judkins.

Mississippi Rebels News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / December 18

Ulysses Bentley is Taking No Regrets Into Final Game With Ole Miss Football

This season may not have gone as initially planned for running back Ulysses Bentley IV, but he stated on Wednesday that he is carrying no regrets into his final game with the Ole Miss Rebels.

Mississippi Rebels News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / November 30

Ole Miss RB Ulysses Bentley's 'Positive Attitude' Paid Off With Huge Egg Bowl Showing

Ole Miss Rebels running back Ulysses Bentley IV has not received a ton of opportunities in the backfield this season, but in Friday's Egg Bowl, he stole the show.

Mississippi Rebels News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / November 29

Watch: Ulysses Bentley Scores 89-Yard Rushing TD, Gives Ole Miss Lead in Egg Bowl

The No. 14 Ole Miss Rebels have not played pristine football thus far on Friday in the Egg Bowl, but Ulysses Bentley IV woke up the crowd in Oxford in the second quarter.

Mississippi Rebels News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / November 23

Ole Miss RB Ulysses Bentley IV On Logan Diggs: 'He Brings Power'

Ole Miss feels content with Ulysses Bentley IV serving as its lead running back, but reinforcements are always welcomed. It's why the potential return of Logan Diggs could be massive for the Rebels down the stretch.

Mississippi Rebels News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / October 16

'Make Plays!' Ole Miss RB Ulysses Bentley Reveals Focus After Big Game vs. LSU

One of the biggest stories of the year surrounding Ole Miss Rebels football is the lack of touches for running back Ulysses Bentley IV. Bentley was the highest-graded returning running back in the SEC according to PFF, but was sidelined during the spring due to an injury.

Mississippi Rebels News / Red Cup Rebellion / October 14

This is why you play Ulysses Bentley IV

Spoiler: He can do things no one else can. Before engaging in an onslaught of gnashing of teeth over another game Ole Miss should’ve won, ending any hope for a season of significance, let’s point out how stupid and stubborn it was Ulysses Bentley IV never saw the field in an SEC game until backup running back Matt Jones couldn’t play.

Mississippi Rebels News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / October 13

Despite Loss, Ulysses Bentley IV Makes Big Return for Ole Miss vs. LSU

Despite Ole Miss losing the Magnolia Bowl in a 29-26 heartbreaker, a bright spot for the Rebels on Saturday night was running back Ulysses Bentley IV. The senior from Houston, Texas, had seen little-to-no action up to this point in the season, and he certainly re-established himself within the Ole Miss offense against the LSU Tigers.

College Football News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / October 12

Watch: Ulysses Bentley Breaks Huge Run, Extends Ole Miss Football's Lead Over LSU

The No. 9 Ole Miss Rebels have had plenty of opportunities to break open a big lead against the No. 13 LSU Tigers on Saturday night, but missed opportunities forced just a 3-0 advantage partway through the second quarter.

Mississippi Rebels News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / September 17

Where's Bentley? Lane Kiffin Discusses Status of Ole Miss Running Back

The Ole Miss Rebels have enjoyed a fast start on offense in the 2024 season, but one piece who has largely been absent from this onslaught is running back Ulysses Bentley IV.

College Football News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / August 21

Ole Miss RB Ulysses Bentley IV Named to Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Watch List

Ulysses Bentley IV may suit up as a running back in Mississippi these days, but his football journey began in the state of Texas. Bentley, an Ole Miss

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

Ole Miss RB Ulysses Bentley IV Named to Doak Walker Award Watch List

Ulysses Bentley IV has been one of the talks of fall camp with the Ole Miss Rebels as he has flashed his elite speed and leadership as he continues to be the room's savvy veteran presence.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 19

NFL executives have surprising stance on Ulysses Bentley IV vs. Quinshon Judkins debate

The Ole Miss Rebels benefitted from one of the most talented backfields in the nation in 2023. However, after star running back Quinshon Judkins transferred to Ohio State, the door has opened for Ulysses Bentley IV to make Ole Miss fans forget about Judkins.

Mississippi Rebels News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / June 21

'Bentley in a Bentley!' Ole Miss Football Uses Luxury Car For Photoshoot

"The 'Sip is the move," according to the Ole Miss football social media account admins, and they backed up that sentiment in a luxurious way on Friday.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / May 31

Ole Miss RB Logan Diggs sends a message to his doubters while recovering from injury

There aren't many, if any at all, running back rooms in the country that can match the talent and depth of the group at Ole Miss. Ulysses Bentley IV leads the way for the Rebels joined by Henry Parrish Jr., who returns to Oxford after two seasons at Miami, along with LSU transfer Logan Diggs.

Mississippi Rebels News / Red Cup Rebellion / March 14, 2024

Ole Miss Spring Football Primer: Running Backs

The Rebel rushers will be headlined by Ulysses Bentley, and backed up by question marks With Ole Miss spring football already underway, we’re taking a look at what is shaping up to be the best Rebel roster… ever?

Mississippi Rebels News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / January 8, 2024

'Staying Home!' Ulysses Bentley Announces Return For 2024 Season

OXFORD -- The Ole Miss Rebels have at least one of their running backs in place for the 2024 season following an announcement on Monday afternoon. Ulysses Bentley IV announced his intention to return to Oxford for another season on Monday, sharing the news on his Instagram account. "Staying home," Bentley's graphic read on social media.