Dante Jovon Core, a freshman defensive again for Ole Miss, was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia throughout a visitors cease in Andalusia on Friday, in accordance with Motion 5 Information.
The No. 6-seeded Rebels (12-1) — on the middle of a months-long drama that culminated with Lane Kiffin bolting for LSU final month — have a Sugar Bowl conflict with No. 3 Georgia (12-1) within the Faculty Soccer Playoff quarterfinals on Thursday in New Orleans.
Police mentioned that Core, who’s from Fort Walton Seaside, Florida, was touring greater than 110 miles per hour and didn’t have a visual license plate once they stopped him.
Authorities reported smelling marijuana, which led to a search of the automobile and discovery of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
Core was taken into custody on Dec. 26 and he posted a $1,000 bond later that day.
The quarterfinal on New Yr’s Day is a rematch after Georgia beat Ole Miss 43-35 on Oct. 18.
Ole Miss gained its final six video games after that loss.
The SEC champions are on a nine-game win streak after dropping to Alabama on Sept. 27.
Core was a four-star prospect out of Choctawatchee Excessive Faculty.
He led the Massive Inexperienced Indians to the third spherical of the 2024 FHSAA soccer playoffs and a 10-3 file — and completed his senior season with 30 tackles, 9 cross deflections, and three interceptions.
Core selected Ole Miss over provides from Auburn, Boston Faculty and Mississippi State, amongst others.
