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Weis Returns to Mississippi for Playoff Push

Charlie Weis Junior Returns to Mississippi: A Unique Agreement for the College Football Playoff In an unexpected twist, former Mississippi offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Junior has rejoined the Rebels to coach them in the College Football Playoff. This move came after a unique agreement with Lane Kiffin, now at Louisiana State University. Weis, who had just signed on as Louisiana States offensive coordinator, decided to help Mississippi secure their best chance at a postseason win, extending whats been called the greatest season in the schools history. The College Football Playoff selection committee moved Mississippi up to number six, almost guaranteeing them a first-round home game. This was largely due to Weiss return, as he coordinates the offense and is the teams primary play caller. Without him, Mississippi could have fallen out of the top eight, which is the cutoff line for hosting a first-round game. This arrangement benefits everyone involved. Kiffin looks magnanimous for allowing Weis to leave, and Mississippi seems to be prioritizing the greater good of the team. Weis, meanwhile, has returned to Oxford to prepare for the most important postseason in the schools history, a move that has generated significant buzz among fans and analysts alike. Other teams are also making headlines in the latest College Football Playoff rankings. Eleventh-ranked Miami is in a favorable position, as idle teams can move up following championship week results. Fourth-ranked Texas Tech has been dominant, winning every game by at least twenty-two points, and seventh-ranked Texas A&M, despite a recent loss, remains close to hosting a first-round playoff game.

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