Ole Miss loses starting linebacker to transfer portal after CFP loss to Miami
Ole Miss' offseason turbulence has begun sooner than expected. Just days after the Rebels' College Football Playoff loss to Miami, starting linebacker Jaden Yates has entered the transfer portal, creating both questions and intrigue around Lane Kiffin's roster outlook for 2026. Here's a fully rewritten, SEO-optimized breakdown of what Yates' departure means, where he could land, and why Ole Miss still believes its defense can remain elite.The Rebels suffered their season-ending defeat to Miami, and within 48 hours, news broke that starting linebacker Jaden Yates would be moving on. According to On3's Pete Nakos, Yates entered the transfer portal with a no-contact tag, a signal that he's likely being selective and already weighing specific destinations.Michael Irvin completely loses it as Carson Beck scores the game-winning touchdown for MiamiYates just completed his junior season, his first year in Oxford, finishing with […]
