Those complementary elements conspired to create a seismic shakeup of the playoff landscape. Florida’s 24-17 upset of No. 9 Ole Miss clinched a bowl berth for the hosts (6-5, 4-4 SEC) and knocked the Rebels (8-3, 4-3) from playoff contention.

On a chilly (by Florida standards) late-November afternoon, the Florida defense dominated in the grandest moments. Ninth-ranked Ole Miss entered the contest with the Gators leading the Southeastern Conference in scoring (40.7 points per game) and near the top of the national standings in multiple categories.

Florida took on the Ole Miss Rebels on Saturday and pulled off the upset win inside the Swamp in Gainesville, Florida. Florida’s rushing attack helped the Gators top the Rebels