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.

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

Although appreciative of Manning’s recognition, an emotional Dart didn’t have that record in mind as the last whistle blew. Instead, he took in his final moments and emotionally embraced his head coach, Lane Kiffin. This moment between Jaxson Dart and Lane Kiffin pic.twitter.com/l97l3H1yko

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

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

Jaxson Dart played his last regular game for Ole Miss in an Egg Bowl win over Mississippi State and shared an emotional moment with Rebels head football coach Lane Kiffin.

Ole Miss Rebels quarterback Jaxson Dart and head coach Lane Kiffin shared a heartfelt moment after Friday's rivalry win over Mississippi State.

Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart and head coach Lane Kiffin shared an emotional postgame hug following an Egg Bowl victory on Friday night.