Lane Kiffin has his moment; now it's time to prove he is not just the bridesmaid

Ole Miss has done what it needed to do in the last two games: win. That needs to continue, but the opposition is about to get harder. Ranked No. 2 in the AP Poll, Georgia heads to Oxford knowing a defeat would make it much more difficult to make the playoffs.

The Rebels have won the last three games and are in the 12-team playoffs. However, beating teams like Georgia in key moments in seasons past has not materialized for Lane Kiffin. The narrative is that he can't get over the line, but he can change that on Saturday.

Can Lane Kiffin secure a famous Ole Miss win in Oxford?

At a similar time last season, Ole Miss went into a game against Georgia knowing a win could put them in the playoff picture. It's Deja Vu for head coach Lane Kiffin, as the same is happening this season, but his team is much better in 2024.

Last season, the Rebels were brushed aside by the Bulldogs in Athens. However, the game is in Oxford this season, and the defense is arguably the best in the nation. The offense was the problem, but they have found themselves in the last six quarters they have played. It's got fans thinking that a win is a genuine possibility on Saturday.

The game is also set up for Lane Kiffin to change the narrative around himself. Names have been used to insinuate Kiffin chokes in the big games or when it matters. It's mattered for the last two weeks, securing big wins over Oklahoma and Arkansas. It continues against Georgia, but a win over Kirby Smart's team would be momentous for Kiffin.

It's a big moment on Saturday for Kiffin and Ole Miss, and the doubters will be watching, waiting to get on the internet and lay into the Rebels' head coach. He will have a passing comment if he guides the team to a win.