Matt Luke has been named permanent head coach at Ole Miss, the program announced on Sunday night.
Prior to the start of the season, Hugh Freeze resigned, creating an opening that Luke occupied this season. Though he was operating as an interim head coach, Ole Miss announced that they were making Luke the official head coach.
ANNOUNCEMENT | Matt Luke has been officially named head coach of the Ole Miss Rebels. Press conference Monday at 11:30am. #HottyToddy pic.twitter.com/cS2w1LsPAi
— Ole Miss Football (@OleMissFB) November 27, 2017
The Rebels went 6-6 this season under Luke and finished the regular season with a 31-28 upset win over rival Mississippi State in the annual “Egg Bowl” game. Following that game, players in the locker room chanted “We want Luke!”
There’s NOTHING like a winning locker room! #FLAGSHIP pic.twitter.com/aF3ro4Wg4R
— Brennon Chapman (@B_ChapmanOM) November 24, 2017
They are getting their wish.
