Lane Kiffin provides update on Ole Miss QB competition between Jaxson Dart, Luke Altmyer

The replacement for Matt Corral at Ole Miss hasn’t been named by Lane Kiffin just yet, and neither quarterback are giving an inch.

Between USC transfer Jaxson Dart and Luke Altmyer, Kiffin has been watching a battle unfold throughout the entire summer. While most quarterback decisions have been settled throughout the nation, Kiffin has yet to make a decision, and it has nothing to do with a competitive advantage.

“We’re not holding anything back. They’re both even,” answered Kiffin, via the SEC Coaches Teleconference.

Altmyer and Dart, both sophomores, present the Rebels coaching staff with two good options, given how far the camp contest has run.

Dart played in six games as a freshman at USC in 2021, throwing for 1353 yards and posting nine TDs to five interceptions. When he transferred to Ole Miss, it was natural to slot him in as a replacement for the outgoing Corral, now with the Carolina Panthers.

Meanwhile, Altmyer, a four-star recruit out of Starkville, has run with Dart every step of the way at fall camp. Altmyer appeared in four games last season and had just 37 passing attempts, but has one more year at Ole Miss than Dart has — a head start that surely paid dividends.

Nevertheless, we’re getting closer to finding out who will lead the way for the Rebels. Whether it’s Jaxon Dart or Luke Altmyer, Lane Kiffin has two great options at his disposal.

Zach Evans explains why not knowing Ole Miss’ starting QB won’t impact the RBs

Moreover, Zach Evans, Ole Miss’ heralded TCU transfer running back, is certain to be featured in the Rebels offense this season. Still, who will be giving him the ball remains to be seen.

Evans, speaking to reporters ahead the season opener against Troy, said that things don’t really change for him or fellow running backs even when who is playing quarterback does. One reporter asked whether Evans changes anything in his approach based on which quarterback plays.

“Not at all. I mean, we gone keep pushing. We’re all a team,” Evans said. “We’re gonna obviously let Lane and them figure out that side of the ball out. But, other than that, running backs just worry about running backs. You gotta mow your own grass, stay in your own lane, keep pushing, stacking your days.”

No matter who is at quarterback for Ole Miss, Evans, a former five-star recruit from Texas, will be ready to take handoffs and catch passes.

On3’s Andrew Graham contributed to this article.