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Princely Umanmielen travels to game vs. Florida in Gators ski mask

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Princely Umanmielen, Ole Miss
Princely Umanmielen, Ole Miss - © Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun / USA TODAY NETWORK

Ole Miss’ Week 13 game against Florida marks a return for EDGE Princely Umanmielen. He spent four years in Gainesvlle before transferring this season, and he wore a UF ski mask as the Rebels left Friday.

Umanmielen was a key piece of the Gators defense during his time with the program. He recorded 39 tackles in back-to-back seasons and set a new career-high in 2023 with 7.0 sacks and 12 tackles for loss. He then entered the transfer portal and committed to Ole Miss, where he anchors the Rebels’ pass rush.

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Saturday marks the first time Umanmielen will face his former team. It’s safe to say, he’s ready for the matchup in The Swamp.

Umanmielen is in the midst of a career year through 10 games at Ole Miss. He has a career-high with 9.5 sacks – second on the Rebels’ roster – to go with 12 tackles for loss and 24 total tackles, along with a fumble recovery.

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Princely Umanmielen’s return is one of the big storylines entering Saturday’s game. He was one of the notable Florida players to transfer following the 2023 season, and Billy Napier has already faced one of them in running back Trevor Etienne, who’s now at Georgia. He called it part of the ever-changing landscape of college football.

“I think it’s just another week in college football,” Napier said. “Get used to it is what I would say. Yeah, I think I’ve commented on that in the past, and I think it’s just the next challenge.”

Ole Miss is looking to finish strong in its final two games out of the bye. Florida marks the Rebels’ last road trip of the season before they return home for the Egg Bowl against Mississippi State, which will be on Black Friday this year instead of Thanksgiving. Lane Kiffin’s group is also trying to make its case for the College Football Playoff after coming in at No. 9 in this week’s rankings reveal, and some big games could increase Ole Miss’ chances of making the 12-team bracket.