In the latest College Football Playoff Rankings released on Tuesday night, Ole Miss fell to No. 14, a drop of five spots from last week's mark of No. 9. That puts the Rebels in a difficult position in terms of reaching the playoff with one regular season game left to play followed by conference championship week.

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.

Ole Miss chances at a College Football Playoff berth are likely done after their loss to Florida. So, who's to blame?

Star QB Jaxson Dart and the Ole Miss Rebels (8-2) play the Florida Gators (5-5) on Saturday at 12 p.m. ET at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.The Rebels head into the matchup after winning 28-10 over the

DJ Lagway threw two touchdown passes, Montrell Johnson ran for 127 yards and a score, and Florida upset No. 9 Mississippi 24-17 on Saturday to knock the Rebels out of College Football Playoff contention.

The Ole Miss Rebels need a miracle to make the College Football Playoff following Week 13's loss against Florida.

USA TODAY Sports writer Paul Myerberg’s winners and losers column has the Florida Gators earning a spot on the good side of the discussion.

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.