Three Questions For Ole Miss Rebels, Lane Kiffin in 2024 Grove Bowl Games

What can we learn from the Ole Miss Rebels when they host the Grove Bowl Games on Saturday afternoon?

The Ole Miss Rebels are nearing the end of their spring practice regimen this offseason, a time that will be capped off with their spring game on Saturday afternoon.

There's a catch, however: this isn't an actual game. The Grove Bowl has been replaced by the "Grove Bowl Games," an event that will feature skills competitions as well as seven-on-seven action instead of a full-fledged scrimmage.

Even so, this will provide fans with an opportunity to see some new (and familiar) faces on the field at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. With that in mind, what are some key questions that could be answered on Saturday at 3 p.m. CT (SEC Network+)?

How Do the New Faces Look in Red and Blue?

Ole Miss once again made a big haul in the transfer portal this offseason, and it will likely be a player in the spring window, as well. With so many new faces on the field, how will these Rebels look in the modified spring game on Saturday?

Even though this does not feature a scrimmage, this will still present fans with an opportunity to see multiple new players for the Rebels. Defensive back Trey Amos will likely play a key role in seven-on-seven drills, and even though there will be no pass rush, defensive linemen Walter Nolen and Princely Umanmielen are key additions out of the portal as well.

Again, it's a watered-down environment, but how will these players look in their specific competitions?

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Backup Quarterbacks' Time to Shine?

Jaxson Dart is the solidified QB1 for this Ole Miss team entering the fall, but eyes are already shifting to the 2025 quarterback battle for the Rebels. Will Walker Howard, Austin Simmons and AJ Maddox play a big role in the seven-on-seven competitions?

Obviously, that style of drill is set for the passing game, so this will give fans an opportunity to craft a flimsy opinion on how the Rebels' quarterback room looks behind Dart and what it could look like in 2025 and beyond.

What Will Lane Kiffin Do?

Kiffin stated on social media Monday that he hopes to have representatives from fraternities and sororities participate in some of these events, as well. That's a far cry from a typical collegiate spring game, but this is going to be an experiment for the Rebels in more ways than one.

Sure, this environment makes injuries less likely, but how successful will an event like this be? Kiffin has been inventive in his approach to coaching in the past, but this is a new task. What all will he have in store for Saturday's action?