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Florida defeated Ole Miss 52-28 on Saturday, a result Rebels head coach Pete Golding described as an 'old-fashioned butt whupping.' Golding publicly questioned his team's toughness following the lopsided loss, signaling internal concern about Ole Miss's competitiveness in the 2026 college football season. The blowout contributed to Florida's rise in national rankings and put pressure on Ole Miss to respond in upcoming games.