Lane Kiffin’s Rebels fell to 8-3, with all three losses coming in SEC play. The context made Ole Miss’ latest defeat surprising. The Rebels earned one of their biggest wins ever in their last game — an 18-point win over Georgia — and had an open date to prepare for a Florida team that was 5-5.

From key mistakes to missed scoring opportunities, the Rebels were unable to secure a necessary win on Saturday for a variety of reasons.

Few sports can deliver upsets the way college football can. Getting a win over the Florida Gators was crucial for the No. 9-ranked Ole Miss Rebels. However, Florida, riding high on momentum from their Week 12 victory over then-No.