Duke faced two ranked teams, losing to SMU and Miami (FL).
Ole Miss finished their regular season with a 9–3 record (5–3 in SEC play).
The Rebels were nationally ranked throughout the season, as high as fifth after starting with four consecutive wins.
Ole Miss faced two ranked FBS teams, losing to LSU while defeating Georgia.
Ole Miss was placed 14th in the final College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings.