Dart returned to Ole Miss in 2024 with hopes of leading the Rebels to the College Football Playoff. Those hopes have lessened after losses to Kentucky, LSU and Florida this season, but even if Ole Miss isn't able to backdoor its way into the playoff, Dart's time in Oxford should be remembered for how much he accomplished in the Rebels program.

Before he had ever taken a single snap at Ole Miss, head coach Lane Kiffin knew Jaxson Dart had a different set of intangibles. You can learn more

Ole Miss football quarterback Jaxson Dart had a tearful embrace with coach Lane Kiffin after Rebels' Egg Bowl victory on Friday.

Nov 29, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) looks to pass while defended by Mississippi State Bulldogs linebacker Branden Jennings (44) during the first quarter at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-Imagn Images / Matt Bush-Imagn Images

Dart was able to find tight end Caden Prieskorn for a dagger touchdown to seal the 26-14 victory, and he also shared a heartwarming moment with head coach Lane Kiffin after the game. A moment that saw both Kiffin and Dart get a bit emotional, and one that fans loved.

Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart, playing in his final home game, shared an emotional hug with Lane Kiffin after Friday's Egg Bowl win:

Eli Manning congratulated Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart after he broke his school career passing yards mark on Friday during the Rebels' home game