Lane Kiffin and the Ole Miss Rebels (6-1, 3-1 SEC) suffered the program's first loss of the season on Saturday after falling to the Georgia Bulldogs in Athens.

Ole Miss football's coaches poll ranking is down after a road loss at Georgia in Week 8. Here's where Lane Kiffin's Rebels are in the rankings.

Lane Kiffin and Co. remain firmly in the College Football Playoff race, looking to make a statement in Week 9.

After a disappointing 27-21 loss to the No. 6 Alabama Crimson Tide three weeks ago, the No. 9 Georgia Bulldogs rebounded with three straight victories, including a 43-35 statement win over the No. 5 Ole Miss Rebels on Saturday. Now sitting at 6-1, Georgia is in a much better position than it was t the end of September.

The No. 5 Ole Miss Rebels, led by quarterback Trinidad Chambliss, face the No. 9 Georgia Bulldogs, led by quarterback Gunner Stockton, on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga.

The game saw seven lead changes and 78 combined points, but the No. 5 Ole Miss Rebels couldn't hold off a late charge from the No. 7 Georgia Bulld

Georgia football coach Kirby Smart speaks in a postgame press conference after win over Ole Miss on Oct. 18, 2025.