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Lane Kiffin’s squad rushed into the Davis Wade Stadium for their final regular-season game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs. Deep in the heart of Mississippi, where Rebel pride runs thicker than the humidity, Ole Miss is strutting into the Egg Bowl with a head-turning twist. They are wearing camo helmets that scream “huntin’ season showdown.” Lane Kiffin’s crew has laced up against hated Mississippi State on Black Friday, lids dripping in Realtree’s custom wavy pattern, blending navy, white, and gritty camo vibes straight from the Mississippi woods. It all kicked off in 2022 when Realtree founder Bill Jordan. The Ole Miss alum and ex-wideout from the ’70s teamed up with the Rebels to drop exclusive gear. 

Ole Miss Rebels walks into the Egg Bowl matchup against MS State with a major change of appearance with their historical Camo helmets.

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