The Ole Miss Rebels had multiple players who could have called it quits early in the Gator Bowl, but they opted to continue playing.

Ole Miss was a 17 1/2-point favorite, according to BetMGM, mostly because the Blue Devils (9-4) were without quarterback Maalik Murphy and running back Star Thomas. Both entered the transfer portal after Duke’s regular-season finale.

Duke quarterback Henry Belin found himself in a no-win situation, forced into a starting role as the Blue Devils faced Ole Miss in the Gator Bowl.