Ole Miss football is riding high after toppling LSU on Saturday, but Fox Sports analyst and former Colorado quarterback Joel Klatt just sent an ominous warning to the nation’s No. 4 ranked team ahead of their clash with Florida this week. Head coach Pete Golding has the Rebels shifting focus, and Klatt’s words on his podcast will absolutely grab the attention of fans.
Klatt’s Shocking Take: “No Scenario Where Ole Miss Plays Well”
Klatt didn’t pull any punches when he delivered his big take on the upcoming SEC showdown. His opening words were brutal, saying straight up, “I don’t see a scenario where Ole Miss plays well.” He doubled down on why he feels this way, explaining, “They were way too high. There’s got to be a come down from what Ole Miss is going to give us this week.” That’s a huge shot across the bow for a team that just beat a rival and is sitting at No. 4 in the country!
The Rebels’ Saving Grace and a Big Injury Concern
Even with that harsh assessment, Klatt did point to one “saving grace” for Ole Miss: Trinidad Chambliss. He thinks Chambliss is key because Florida can definitely run the football, with Jadan Baugh being “one of the best, if not the best, back in the country.” But it’s not all good news for the Rebels’ ground game. Standout back Kewan Lacy left their 32-24 home win over LSU with a shoulder injury, making his health for the Florida game a real question mark. If Lacy can’t go, Golding may need to lean heavily on JT Lindsey.
Florida’s Confidence Soars in Gainesville
Meanwhile, the No. 21 Florida Gators are absolutely brimming with confidence, already breaking into the top 25 under new head coach Jon Sumrall. They’re aiming to fill up “The Swamp” in Gainesville and use this game to catapult themselves back into the SEC title and College Football Playoff conversations. An upset against the No. 4 Rebels would clearly elevate the Florida brand again. Klatt is definitely riding with Florida here, setting up what looks to be a wild game where the Rebels have to prove him wrong.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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