Band practice this week was bitterly cold, but the Pride of South marching band members all had warm hearts, thanks to your generosity. View the video below to check out their happy faces.

Because of you, Ole Miss continues to beat LSU in the Battle of the Bands!

But LSU is certain to make a Hail Mary pass to go for the last-minute, come-from-behind win. Today, LSU donors have closed the gap. As of Friday afternoon, the score stands at:

OLE MISS: 370

LSU: 309

Rebel fans can’t stop, and we can’t become complacent. To beat LSU in the Magnolia Bowl: Battle of the Bands, all of us need to share this contest with family, friends and co-workers. A gift of any size can make sure Ole Miss comes out on top when the clock runs out at tomorrow’s kickoff at the game.

Forward, Rebels! Thank you and Hotty Toddy!

You’ve put it all on the line for your Ole Miss Family in the Battle of the Bands: Magnolia Bowl. As of this morning, we hit 110 percent of our goal!

Thank you for going above and beyond to support the Pride of the South.

In the meantime, our dedicated band members are showing why they deserve every single gift. This week, they practiced in 27-degree weather to perfect the halftime performance for this weekend’s game against LSU. Our trombones were literally icing over in the extreme cold. But just like you, they gave 110 percent for our amazing Rebel fans and student-athletes.

Check out Drum Major Catherine Adams, pictured below, all bundled up as she led practice.

The scoreboard, as of this morning:

OLE MISS: 337

LSU: 214

But, as you know, in sports and fundraising, it’s not over ‘til it’s over. LSU’s working on some big plays to try to make a comeback in the last minutes of the game. Please, help us keep the momentum going by sharing this project on social media. Encourage your friends to join the effort to beat LSU by making a gift to the Ole Miss Marching Band. Your support will help fund travel, practice field renovations, uniforms, instruments and student scholarships.

Thank you again and HOTTY TODDY!

If you’ve ever wondered why the Ole Miss marching band is called “The Pride of the South,” take a look at our donor map! We thank you and other supporters across the country. Every one of your gifts makes a difference in the lives of our student musicians and helps Ole Miss beat LSU in the Battle of the Bands: Magnolia Bowl.

The scoreboard, as of this afternoon:

OLE MISS: 319

LSU: 190

Please keep sharing the project with your friends, family and co-workers, as well as on social media, to maximize your impact and help get the word out. Thank you, Rebels! We can’t wait to play for you this weekend.

Wow! In less than 24 hours, more than 200 of you answered the call to help Ole Miss beat LSU in the Battle of the Bands: Magnolia Bowl.

Thank you for the overwhelming support of our Pride of the South Marching Band. Together, we have raised more than $14,000, which will support travel costs, uniforms, instruments, scholarships and practice field renovations.

Each one of you has helped Ole Miss secure an early lead in this weeklong competition. Here is the score as of this morning:

OLE MISS:  237

LSU:            141

Please remember to share this challenge with your friends and family. When you click the social media share buttons at the top of this page, you maximize your impact. Let’s keep this momentum going all week to secure the victory. Keep sharing, and THANK YOU!

 Hotty Toddy! We are Ole Miss! Let’s beat LSU!

P.S. Keep up with Ole Miss’ progress by visiting www.botbmagnoliabowl.com.