As of this writing, Ole Miss’s official mascot is Tony the Landshark. It should also be noted that Tony the Landshark has not been seen at Ole Miss games of any sport since 2021.

Mississippi went through this once before, a couple years ago, when it banned the confederate flag at sporting ... because of the Colonel Reb mascot. The term 'Ole Miss' itself is what the slaves ...

The Spartans will play Mississippi on Friday night in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16. Here's why Mississippi is nicknamed "Ole Miss." ...

Despite the controversy, the university has no plans to retire the Ole Miss nickname or its Rebels mascot. Michigan State basketball is once again headed to the Sweet 16 in NCAA men's tournament.