Ole Miss' 24-17 loss to Florida continues a familiar storyline that has plagued even its best seasons in the modern era. The Rebels have never played in the SEC Championship Game -- which began in 1992 -- and must go all the way back to 1963 to find their last conference title.

Lane Kiffin’s Rebels fell to 8-3, with all three losses coming in SEC play. The context made Ole Miss’ latest defeat surprising. The Rebels earned one of their biggest wins ever in their last game — an 18-point win over Georgia — and had an open date to prepare for a Florida team that was 5-5.

Ole Miss football sustained its third SEC loss of the season on Saturday as the Rebels fell to Florida. Here's how it impacted the Rebels playoff chances

Florida beating Ole Miss removes a team from the SEC's five-way tie for second place and increases Texas' chances for an at-large bid should things go awry against the Aggies. Another effect of Florida's win is an improvement of Texas' weak resume.

The Ole Miss Rebels need a miracle to make the College Football Playoff following Week 13's loss against Florida.