SEC Football: Week 13 Power Rankings

Nov 26, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) scrambles up the field against the Auburn Tigers during the fourth quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama defeated the Auburn Tigers 30-12. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 26, 2016; Oxford, MS, USA; Mississippi Rebels wide receiver Damore /

2016 will forever be known as the season that could have been for the Ole Miss Rebels football team.

From injuries to young players and coaching changes, 2016 has not been a year to remember for Ole Miss. Hugh Freeze has work to do in the offseason with an announced reevaluation of his coaching staff, and the retirement and replacing of defensive coordinator, Dave Wommack, as well as the continuation of the pending NCAA investigation; this offseason will be the most important in his tenure as head coach. The season was full of problems as a team, particularly on defense and the loss to Mississippi State was the actual embodiment of these problems. The Bulldogs went in to Oxford determined to get a win and keep the Rebels out of a bowl game and that is exactly what happened.

For the Rebels, next year cannot get here soon enough.

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