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Auburn quarterback Clint Moseley (15) and Mississippi defensive end C.J. Johnson (10) vie for the ball after the snap went over Moseley's head during an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012. Johnson recovered the fumble Oxford Eagle, Bruce Newman) MAGS OUT NO SALES MANDATORY CREDIT, Associated Press
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Mississippi running back Jeff Scott (3) looks back as he scores on a 55-yard pass play against Auburn during the fourth quater of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012. Oxford Eagle, Bruce Newman) MAGS OUT NO SALES MANDATORY CREDIT, Associated Press
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Mississippi quarterback Bo Wallace (14) and center Evan Swindall (56) celebrate a touchdown against Auburn during an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012. Oxford Eagle, Bruce Newman) MAGS OUT NO SALES MANDATORY CREDIT, Associated Press
By Associated Press

OXFORD, Miss. — One year removed from a 10-loss season, Mississippi has a chance to qualify for a bowl game.

Not that first-year coach Hugh Freeze will entertain any postseason talk.

Still, it's not a particularly far-fetched scenario.

The Rebels (4-3, 1-2 Southeastern Conference) are in the midst of their open week and then have five games remaining, starting with a road game against Arkansas on Oct. 27.

Figure out a way to win two, and a bowl game possibly awaits.

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Ole Miss got a big psychological lift last week after beating Auburn 41-20 at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. The victory ended a 16-game SEC losing streak that dated more than two years and was further affirmation that the Rebels are headed in the right direction.

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