1. Three players to know from Mizzou  James Franklin (quarterback): Franklin has missed four straight games since separating his shoulder late in the...

Johnny Manziel and Denzel Nkemdiche talk following an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013. Texas A&M defeated Mississippi...

Johnny Manziel celebrates after a play during a game earlier this season.Courtesy Tanner Garza | The Battalion Is it possible to stop Johnny Manziel? Most...

In this week’s edition of Four Downs, The Daily Mississippian football beat writers Matt Sigler and Cody Thomason and sports editor David Collier answer...

Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel looks for a receiverPhoto by Thomas Graning | The Daily Mississippian It’s been a rough early part of the schedule...

Hugh Freeze said he was pleased with his team after Wednesday’s practice. However, in the same breath he noted the challenge they face in the coming...

1. Clowney Question: If South Carolina star produces, can Heisman voters overcome bias and stupidity to elect a second-ever defender?  In the 78 years...

Third Downs Texas A&M and Ole Miss are at opposite ends of the spectrum when it comes to third-down conversion percentage on both sides of the ball. Offensively, Ole Miss is first in the Southeastern Conference in converting first downs, with a conversion percentage of 51 percent. That number will be put to the test against the Aggie defense, which is allowing opponents...

1. Will one of the quarterbacks solidify himself as the starter for the rest of the season? Bennett Hipp (@bennetthipp): I think if Bo Wallace starts and plays well, he can take a step toward solidifying himself. I’m not sure one game is enough to make it a done deal, as he’ll have to limit interceptions and turnovers going forward no matter what. Matt Sigler (@SigNewton_2):...

  Third Downs   Texas A&M and Ole Miss are at opposite ends of the spectrum when it comes to third-down conversion percentage on both sides of the ball.   Offensively, Ole Miss is first in the Southeastern Conference in converting first downs, with a conversion percentage of 51 percent. That number will be put to the test against the Aggie defense, which...