Rebels' DB Focused On Making History And Ending Things 'The Right Way' in Peach Bowl

"It means everything," Prince told reporters. "When I left and came back, I wanted to prove that I could be that corner for them. It's very important to me to be a part of this great defense that we have and make sure that we end things on the right note."

Prince appeared in all 12 games for Ole Miss as a true freshman in 2019, but spent 2020 playing for Northeast Mississippi Community College before returning to Oxford for the 2021 season. In four seasons with the Rebels, Prince has recorded 144 total tackles, six tackles for loss, one sack, six interceptions, 27 pass breakups, and two forced fumbles.

Prince has had the opportunity to witness the differences between an Ole Miss defense with and without coordinator Pete Golding, and explained what has improved the most in a years time. 

"I'd say [there's] more focus and more leadership," Prince said. "A lot of guys are taking accountability for their actions, taking accountability into learning the plays, and making sure the young guys know the plays as well.

"We're only as strong as our weakest link, that's something that we knew when [Golding] came in that we needed to build this defense on."

Kickoff between Ole Miss and Penn State is set for 11 a.m. CT in Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and the game will be televised on ESPN.