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This concurrent resolution celebrates the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) Rebels Football Team for their outstanding performance in the 2024 TaxSlayer Gator Bowl, where they defeated Duke 52-20, marking their second consecutive 10-win season. The resolution highlights the team's significant achievements, including being only the second time in school history to have back-to-back 10-win seasons, and ranking 11th in the Associated Press poll. The document specifically praises quarterback Jaxson Dart for his exceptional performance, including 447 yards of total offense and four touchdowns, as well as the team's impressive offensive and defensive statistics in the Gator Bowl. The resolution acknowledges the team's notable victory over then-No. 3 Georgia and recognizes the collective efforts of the athletes, coaching staff, administration, faculty, students, and alumni in bringing pride and honor to the University of Mississippi and the State of Mississippi. The resolution will be presented to key university officials, including the Chancellor, Athletic Director, Head Coach Lane Kiffin, and the Board of Trustees, and will be made available to the Capitol Press Corps.

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