Jaxson Dart explains why he describes Lane Kiffin as Yoda

The Ole Miss Rebels (3-0) are off to a scorching hot start in the 2024 campaign. They look the part of a team that many expected to not only contend for a spot in the College Football Playoff, but the National Championship.

Through their first three games, the Rebels have outscored their opponents by a total of 168 points to 9. On Thursday evening’s edition of College Football Live on ESPN, Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart shared plenty of words of praise for his head coach, Lane Kiffin.

Jaxson Dart interview on Thursday edition of CFB Live

Dart has described head coach Lane Kiffin as Yoda. What exactly does he mean by that?

“I just think he’s an offensive mastermind. You know, just the things that he can put together. How smart he is schematically. You can ask anybody around the college football landscape. And they would all say that Coach Kiffin is one of the if not the smartest offensive mind in college football,” Dart explained.

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“From my experience, you know, just learning from him. Just an amazing experience being his quarterback. Just trying to be a sponge and take in all of it,” Dart continued.

What does he think he’s taught his head coach over the years?

“Maybe a little bit of toughness. That’s maybe something I have put on tape. You know. He gets on me a little bit about sliding and what not. Just playing the game physical at that position is a little unique. Especially nowadays in college football…” Dart explained.

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Dart came into the 2024 season as one of the top players in all of college football. What is it about his game that he wants to take to the next level this year?

“I think the biggest thing, just looking back on last year’s tape and you know, just trying to get better for this season. Just consistency throughout the season. Making sure that I take care of my body throughout the year. Making sure that I feel really good going into each week. And then at the same time, just being another coach out there,” Dart continued.

“We have a lot more freedom that the coaches give me. I think a big part of it is just from my experience. Just having that trust and going out there each and every week well prepared from my game prep. I think just the biggest thing is finding consistency from the first quarter to the fourth quarter. Putting my team in the best situation to win,” Dart finished.

Ole Miss will look to keep things rolling as they face off against Georgia Southern on Saturday. That one is slated for 7:45 PM EST and the game will be nationally televised on SEC Network.