As painful as the loss was for the Blue Devils — especially graduating players like wideout Jordan Moore, who was forced to put into words his lasting legacy on the program after the game — it was a necessary step in where Diaz hopes to take the program.

The Ole Miss Rebels conclude their 2024 season on Thursday night in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl against the Duke Blue Devils.

Ole Miss and Duke have an opportunity to extend one of the most offbeat mini-streaks in college football at the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl. Here's how.