Morning Report: Ole Miss Adds Another QB to 'Juice Fest' Attendees

Welcome to the Morning Report, a piece from The Grove Report that highlights the news from the day surrounding the Ole Miss Rebels.

Today is July 28, 2023, and here's the news you need to know out of Oxford.

1. Trey Petty is expected to attend the Rebels "Juice Fest" weekend in Oxford, according to sources.

The Grove Report was told on Thursday that the quarterback out of Starkville (Miss.) High School is expected to join the lineup for the recruiting weekend in Oxford. Petty is currently committed to the Illinois Fighting Illini, and he was offered by the Rebels earlier in the week.

2. Can Jordan Watkins be a breakout candidate at wide receiver for Ole Miss in 2023?

On Thursday, we dove into what Watkins will be facing in regards to significant playing time at wideout this season. Can he take the next step in his Rebel career?

3. Is Ole Miss affected in SEC power rankings by its difficult schedule?

The Rebels came in among the middle of the pack in one of the latest SEC preseason power rankings. Is their difficult 2023 schedule to blame?

4. Quinshon Judkins explains how Ole Miss can finish stronger than it did a season ago.

The Ole Miss running back gave his explanation for why the Rebels faltered down the stretch a year ago. He also gave his plan to ensure that it doesn't happen again this season.

5. Keys to the game for Ole Miss vs. Vanderbilt.

Our preview series of the Vanderbilt Commodores' matchup against Ole Miss continued on Thursday with keys to the game for both teams. You can read more here.