On Tuesday, ESPN released a countdown of the "100 best" college football games of the 2024 season, and two Ole Miss games made the cut, both of which were losses. Coming in at No. 41 on the list was Ole Miss' overtime loss to LSU in Week 7, and at No. 32 was the Rebels' late-season loss to Florida that essentially knocked them out of the CFP race.

Whether it is renewed rivalries, the next chapter in a longstanding series or a rematch from the 2024 season, the 2025 non-conference schedule promises to deliver high drama and excitement. The first month of the upcoming season expects to feature numerous top-25 matchups that are certain to set the tone for the playoff race.

It's never too early to look ahead to the 2025 college football season, especially since Ohio State's victory against Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff National Championship officially brought the 2024 campaign to an end this past week.