{
  "id": 5302681,
  "title": "Playoff sting still fresh, Ole Miss braces for Louisville in the week’s lone ranked matchup",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/playoff-sting-still-fresh-ole-miss-braces-for-louisville-in-the-weeks",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T10:11:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/09/03/playoff-sting-still-fresh-ole-miss-braces-for-louisville-in-the-weeks-lone-ranked-matchup"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ole Miss Coach Pete Golding emphasized the importance of facing No. 24 Louisville in this week's only ranked matchup, recalling how the Rebels were eliminated from the playoffs by Miami in the College Football Playoff semifinals. Ole Miss finished the season with a 13-2 record and secured the fourth spot in the final AP Top 25.\n\nCoach Jeff Brohm from Louisville, who retooled his team with 34 players through the transfer portal, notes that Ole Miss must prepare for a battle-tested team. Brohm highlighted Louisville's strong performance last year, thanks to their return of a Heisman-contending quarterback and running back.\n\nOle Miss has showcased their talent, with quarterback Trinidad Chambliss and running back Kewan Lacy being promoted to Heisman Trophy contenders. Chambliss played a crucial role in Ole Miss' offense, contributing 3,937 passing yards, 22 touchdowns, 527 rushing yards, and 8 more scores. Running back Lacy set conference records with 306 rushes for 1,567 yards and 24 rushing touchdowns.\n\nAdditionally, Ole Miss secured the services of quarterback Lincoln Kienholz through the transfer portal, who provided versatility with both passing and running abilities. The showdown between Ole Miss and Louisville is expected to be a fierce one, with both teams boasting elite talent.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Ole Miss faces No. 24 Louisville in only ranked matchup of the week.",
    "Louisville retooled with 34 players via transfer portal.",
    "Chambliss and Lacy named Heisman Trophy contenders for Ole Miss."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "No. 24 Louisville’s matchup with No. 9 Ole Miss headlines Week 1 slate for ACC teams",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/no-24-louisvilles-matchup-with-no-9-ole-miss-headlines-week-1-slate",
        "published": "2026-09-03T10:11:39.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}