The Ole Miss Rebels (10-1, 6-1 SEC) remain firmly in the College Football Playoff race with one regular season matchup remaining on the docket in 2025. Lane Kif

Not only would Alabama have the same record as the Bulldogs, but it would have the head-to-head advantage and a trip to Atlanta under its belt should the Crimson Tide win the Iron Bowl. Meaning, even with a third loss in the SEC Championship, it would be hard to argue Georgia over Alabama, even if the Bulldogs ended the season with less losses.

Should Texas A&M and Alabama meet, the Aggies would have locked in a top-4 seed and opening-round bye in the College Football Playoff. Texas A&M could even overtake top-ranked Ohio State with 13-0 finish given the strength of schedule.

Ole Miss football avoided a painful upset loss to Florida, as did Texas A&M and Georgia but another SEC team did not to the Rebels' benefit.

The analysts at the Worldwide Leader have differing opinions on where they'd slot the Rebels in the CFP after Week 13.

According to Heather Dinich of ESPN, there is no shot the CFP would completely leave the Rebels out of the Playoff like they did with undefeated Florida State after the 2023 season because of a season-ending leg injury to quarterback Jordan Travis. That was a 4-team Playoff and this is now a 12-team one.

Lane Kiffin and the No. 7 Ole Miss Rebels are 10-1 this season and are primed for a spot in the College Football Playoff. Meanwhile, Kiffin has been at the center of coaching rumors over the last several weeks.