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2021 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game signage, Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Atlanta. Alabama will face the Miami Hurricanes in the 2021 Chckl-fil-A Kickoff Game on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Paul Abell via Abell Images for the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game) 
Chik-Fil- a logo prior to the 2021 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (Marvin Gentry via Abell Images for the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game) 
Coin toss between the Mississippi Rebels and Louisville Cardinals prior to the 2021 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, in Atlanta. (Paul Abell via Abell Images for the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game) 
Coin toss between the Mississippi Rebels and Louisville Cardinals prior to the 2021 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, in Atlanta. (Paul Abell via Abell Images for the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game) 
Louisville Cardinals head coach Scott Satterfield brings his team onto the field prior to the 2021 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game between the Louisville Cardinals and the Mississippi Rebels, Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, in Atlanta. (Paul Abell via Abell Images for the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game) 
Louisville Cardinals head coach Scott Satterfield brings his team onto the field prior to the 2021 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game between the Louisville Cardinals and the Mississippi Rebels, Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, in Atlanta. (Paul Abell via Abell Images for the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game) 
Louisville Cardinals mascot come to the field during the run out prior to the 2021 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game between the Louisville Cardinals and the Mississippi Rebels, Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, in Atlanta. (Paul Abell via Abell Images for the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game) 
Louisville Cardinals cheerleaders come to the field during the run out prior to the 2021 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game between the Louisville Cardinals and the Mississippi Rebels, Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, in Atlanta. (Paul Abell via Abell Images for the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game) 
Louisville Cardinals cheerleaders come to the field during the run out prior to the 2021 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game between the Louisville Cardinals and the Mississippi Rebels, Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, in Atlanta. (Paul Abell via Abell Images for the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game) 
Mississippi Rebels linebacker Cedric Johnson (33) reaches out for Louisville Cardinals quarterback Malik Cunningham (3) during the 2021 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game , Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, in Atlanta. (Jason Parkhurst via Abell Images for the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game) 
Mississippi Rebels defensive lineman Sam Williams (7) grabs Louisville Cardinals quarterback Malik Cunningham (3) during the 2021 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game , Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, in Atlanta. (Jason Parkhurst via Abell Images for the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game) 
Louisville Cardinals cheerleaders come to the field during the run out prior to the 2021 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game between the Louisville Cardinals and the Mississippi Rebels, Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, in Atlanta. (Paul Abell via Abell Images for the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game) 
Louisville Cardinals cheerleaders come to the field during the run out prior to the 2021 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game between the Louisville Cardinals and the Mississippi Rebels, Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, in Atlanta. (Paul Abell via Abell Images for the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game) 
Louisville Cardinals quarterback Malik Cunningham (3) is tackled from behind by Mississippi Rebels defender during the 2021 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game, Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, in Atlanta. (Joe Robbins via Abell Images for the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game) 
Mississippi Rebels running back Jerrion Ealy (9) reacts after a score during the 2021 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game , Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, in Atlanta. (Jason Parkhurst via Abell Images for the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game) 
Mississippi Rebels running back Jerrion Ealy (9) is tackled by Louisville Cardinals defensive back Kenderick Duncan (27) during the 2021 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game , Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, in Atlanta. (Jason Parkhurst via Abell Images for the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game) 
Mississippi Rebels running back Jerrion Ealy (9) is tackeld by Louisville Cardinals defender during the 2021 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game , Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, in Atlanta. (Jason Parkhurst via Abell Images for the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game) 
Louisville Cardinals running back Hassan Hall (19) carries the ball against Mississippi Rebels prior to the 2021 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game between the Louisville Cardinals and the Mississippi Rebels, Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, in Atlanta. (Paul Abell via Abell Images for the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game) 
Louisville Cardinals quarterback Malik Cunningham (3) carries the ball Mississippi Rebels during the 2021 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game between the Louisville Cardinals and the Mississippi Rebels, Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, in Atlanta. (Paul Abell via Abell Images for the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game) 
Louisville Cardinals quarterback Malik Cunningham (3) looks to pass agianst Mississippi Rebels during the 2021 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game between the Louisville Cardinals and the Mississippi Rebels, Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, in Atlanta. (Paul Abell via Abell Images for the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game) 
Mississippi Rebels running back Urriah Shephard (35) celebrates during the game against Louisville Cardinals at the 2021 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game between the Louisville Cardinals and the Mississippi Rebels, Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, in Atlanta. (Paul Abell via Abell Images for the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game) 
Louisville Cardinals head coach Scott Satterfield during the 2021 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game, Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, in Atlanta. (Vasha Hunt via Abell Images for the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game) 
Louisville Cardinals quarterback Malik Cunningham (3) reacts after scoring against Mississippi Rebels during the 2021 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game, Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, in Atlanta. (Vasha Hunt via Abell Images for the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game) 
Louisville Cardinals running back Jalen Mitchell (15) carries the ball during the 2021 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game against th3, Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, in Atlanta. (Joe Robbins via Abell Images for the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game) 
Mississippi Rebels line up against Louisville Cardinals during the 2021 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game, Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, in Atlanta. (Joe Robbins via Abell Images for the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game) 
Louisville Cardinals quarterback Malik Cunningham (3) hands the ball off to Louisville Cardinals running back Jalen Mitchell (15) during the 2021 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game, Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, in Atlanta. (Joe Robbins via Abell Images for the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game) 
Mississippi Rebels quarterback Matt Corral (2) during the 2021 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game against th3, Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, in Atlanta. (Joe Robbins via Abell Images for the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game) 
Louisville Cardinals running back Hassan Hall (19) hurdles Mississippi Rebels defensive back Tysheem Johnson (27) during the 2021 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game against th3, Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, in Atlanta. (Joe Robbins via Abell Images for the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game) 
Mississippi Rebels running back Henry Parrish Jr. (25) carries the ball against Louisville Cardinals linebacker Monty Montgomery (7)during the 2021 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game , Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, in Atlanta. (Paul Abell via Abell Images for the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game) 
Mississippi Rebels quarterback Matt Corral (2) during the 2021 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game, Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, in Atlanta. (Vasha Hunt via Abell Images for the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game) 
Louisville Cardinals running back Jalen Mitchell (15) carries the ball during the 2021 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game against th3, Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, in Atlanta. (Joe Robbins via Abell Images for the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game) 
Louisville Cardinals quarterback Malik Cunningham (3) reacts after scoring against Mississippi Rebels during the 2021 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game, Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, in Atlanta. (Vasha Hunt via Abell Images for the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game) 
Louisville Cardinals head coach Scott Satterfield during the 2021 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game, Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, in Atlanta. (Vasha Hunt via Abell Images for the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game) 
Mississippi Rebels quarterback Matt Corral (2) during the 2021 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game, Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, in Atlanta. (Vasha Hunt via Abell Images for the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game) 
Louisville Cardinals defensive lineman Ja’Darien Boykin (98) during the 2021 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game, Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, in Atlanta. (Vasha Hunt via Abell Images for the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game) 
Louisville Cardinals quarterback Malik Cunningham (3) passes against Mississippi Rebels during the 2021 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game, Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, in Atlanta. (Vasha Hunt via Abell Images for the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game) 
Mississippi Rebels quarterback Matt Corral (2) gets away from the grasp of Louisville Cardinals defensive back Qwynnterrio Cole (12) during the 2021 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game , Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, in Atlanta. (Paul Abell via Abell Images for the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game)
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