Even the most turbulent of relationships don't match the affair that the Ole Miss Rebels have had with the college football landscape this fall. Their 38-27 Egg Bowl victory over the Mississippi State Bulldogs just encapsulated it.
There was the 4-0 start that included a Sept. 19 victory over Alabama. The unquestioned highlight of the season will likely prove to be the shiniest bauble in the Christmas tree logjam that is the SEC, and every team's bid for a top-tier postseason bowl game.
A 1-2 stretch followed with losses to both Florida and Memphis.
Two straight victories, including a statement win on the road against Auburn, seemed to right the ship.