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Ole Miss and the College Football Playoff roadmap
Ole Miss sits at No. 10 in the first College Football Playoff rankings, trailing only two‑loss teams Alabama and Texas and ahead of 7‑1 BYU and 8‑0 UCLA. The Rebels must win out and capture the SEC title to secure a playoff bye, but even a loss to Georgia could keep hopes alive if a cascade of results—Alabama losing to Texas, UCLA slipping, BYU falling to Utah, Notre Dame losing to Miami, and other SEC upsets—occurs. The article maps out four scenarios and outlines how other teams' outcomes could preserve Ole Miss’s postseason chances.
What Ole Miss can replicate from Auburn’s upset of Georgia
Auburn’s shock 28‑21 upset of No. 1 Georgia in Athens hinged on a +3 turnover margin and perfect fourth‑down efficiency, and Ole Miss hopes to copy that formula against No. 2 Georgia Saturday in Oxford. The Rebels have a season‑long turnover margin of zero and have generated just 12 takeaways, while Georgia averages a modest +0.75 margin and has committed only nine turnovers. Ole Miss must win the turnover battle and improve its 5‑of‑9 fourth‑down conversion rate to keep drives alive. Coach Pete Golding’s willingness to take calculated risks, combined with quarterback Trinidad Chambliss’s balanced attack, could be the difference in the SEC‑crucial matchup.
Ole Miss vs Georgia: A CFB27 Simulation
In a CFB27 simulation, #2 Ole Miss (7‑1) defeats #25 Georgia (4‑4) 31‑23 at Vaught‑Hemingway Stadium. After a 10‑0 first‑quarter lead, Georgia rallies to tie 17‑17 at halftime, but Ole Miss pulls ahead in the third with two interceptions by Jay Crawford and scores from Travis Chamblis to Horatio Fields. Georgia narrows the gap late with a CJ Wiley TD, yet the Rebels hold on. Chamblis finishes 48% for 191 yards, 2 TDs and a pick‑six, while Georgia’s Gunner Stockton throws for 339 yards, 70% completions, 2 TDs and 2 interceptions. Ole Miss limits Georgia to 64 rushing yards on 34 carries, despite losing the time‑of‑possession battle by 11 minutes.
CFP rankings 2026: Ole Miss ranks No. 10 in first playoff rankings
The College Football Playoff (CFP) committee releases its first 2026 rankings, placing Ole Miss at No. 10 after signature wins over LSU and Missouri (now 6‑2, 4‑2 SEC). The Rebels join two other two‑loss SEC teams in the top‑12, while Georgia sits at No. 2 as the projected conference champion. A win this weekend could set up a rematch with Texas in a hypothetical playoff bracket, but any loss—especially to Georgia—would likely drop Ole Miss out of the top‑12. Odds reflect the buzz: FanDuel lists Ole Miss at +1600 for the national title, quarterback Trinidad Chambliss at +1200 for Heisman, and the team at -195 to make the CFP.
Men’s Basketball start the season with an impressive 99-58 win over Alcorn State
Ole Miss opens the 2026 season with a dominant 99‑58 victory over Alcorn State, shaking off last year's disappointment. Coach Beard starts a new lineup—Kamardine, Clark, Pinkins, Siulepa, and Stephenson—with bench spark plug Santiago Trouet adding 15 points in 22 minutes. Clark leads scorers with 17, and five Rebels hit double‑digit points, despite a modest 6‑of‑18 three‑point shooting night. Ole Miss capitalizes on 26 Alcorn turnovers for 39 points, out‑rebounding and out‑fast‑breaking the Braves 56‑10 in the paint and 27‑11 on the break. The win hints that Trouet and Clark will anchor the season alongside Kamardine and Pinkins.
Lady Rebels open season with dominant win over Alcorn St.
The No. 19 Ole Miss Lady Rebels kick off the 2026 season with a decisive 80-38 victory over Alcorn State, improving to 1-0 and reaffirming their top‑25 hype. Jaida Civil tops the box score with 17 points, six rebounds and five assists, while Jade Tillman and Jada Richard each add 14. Ole Miss dominates the boards, out‑rebounding the Braves by 20 and extends Coach Yolett McPhee‑McCuin’s perfect 23-0 SWAC record (20-1 all‑time vs. Alcorn). After a modest 10-6 first quarter, the Rebels surged, winning each subsequent quarter by 20+ points. Their next test comes against North Alabama on Nov. 5 at 6 p.m. CT on the SEC Network.
How to watch Ole Miss vs. Alcorn St: Tipoff time, streaming options
Ole Miss opens the 2026 college basketball season tonight at 7:30 p.m. CT against Alcorn State on SEC Network+. Coach Chris Beard, fresh off a roster overhaul, eyes a dominant win after the Rebels blew out Alcorn 79‑43 last year. Returning scorer Patton Pinkins and guard Ilias Kamardine lead the charge, while newcomers Budd Clark, Santiago Trouet and two seven‑footers, Micah Handlogten and Stephen Cicic, add depth. Odds favor Ole Miss by 30.5 points, and the game serves as a preview before the team heads to the Maui Invitational.
4-2-5 Report: Rebels rout Tigers 45-15
Ole Miss overwhelms Auburn 45-15 at Vaught‑Hemingway Stadium, sealing a third straight win in the series and dashing the Tigers' playoff hopes. After a scoreless first quarter, the Rebels explode in the second, highlighted by a handoff TD from Will Echoles and a one‑handed diving catch by Caleb Odom. Redshirt freshman Shekai Mills‑Knight rushes for 75 yards and a touchdown, while Tah’J Butler records two sacks. The defense forces two turnovers, including a game‑changing fumble recovery by Jamarious Brown. Notable stats: Lucas Carneiro ties fourth‑all‑time with 43 field goals, the team logs a season‑high four sacks, and four different players each score a rushing TD. Horatio Fields extends his three‑game TD streak.
Ole Miss uses explosive second half to blow out Auburn, 45-15
Ole Miss rallies from a 14-9 halftime deficit to rout Auburn 45-15 in Oxford on Oct. 31, 2026. The Rebels explode for 31 second‑half points, scoring 21 in the fourth quarter while limiting the Tigers to just 63 rushing yards. QB Trinidad Chambliss throws for 263 yards with two TD passes, adds 65 rushing yards and a TD run, and backup Deuce Knight scores the final 17‑yard scramble. Receivers Caleb Cunningham and Horatio Fields each snag a TD, with Fields posting 73 yards on six catches. The defense tallies four sacks (two each from Tah’j Butler and Suntarine Perkins) as Ole Miss improves to 6-2 and eyes a prime‑time clash with Georgia.
Ole Miss – Auburn OPEN thread
The Ole Miss vs. Auburn showdown on Oct. 31, 2026, pits a playoff‑chasing Rebels against a bowl‑eligible Tigers. Auburn leads the recent series 6‑2, though Ole Miss has won the last two games—their first three‑game streak since 1952. Auburn, fresh off an upset of Georgia, needs a win to cement Alex Golesh’s first‑year resurgence, while Ole Miss, reeling from a loss to No. 11 Texas and facing No. 3 Georgia next week, must deliver a statement performance from quarterback Trinidad Chambliss to stay on track. The game, billed as a “take‑care‑of‑business” matchup at Vaught‑Hemingway Stadium, could decide Auburn’s bowl hopes and Ole Miss’s playoff aspirations.
How to watch No. 12 Ole Miss vs Auburn: Kickoff time, TV schedule and streaming options
Ole Miss faces Auburn Saturday, Oct. 31 at 11:45 a.m. CT in Oxford’s Vaught‑Hemingway Stadium. The Rebels, now 5‑1 when ranked higher, look to extend a two‑game winning streak against the Tigers, who lead the all‑time series 35‑12. Auburn, fresh off an upset of #1 Georgia, needs a win to keep SEC playoff hopes alive after losses to LSU, Tennessee and Florida. The game airs on SEC Network with a live stream on the ESPN app.
Ole Miss vs Auburn: A CFB27 simulation
In a hyper‑realistic CFB27 simulation, Ole Miss edges Auburn 60‑54 in double overtime after a wild 47‑47 finish in regulation. quarterback Trinidad Cham bliss leads the Rebels with 365 passing yards, three TD passes and three rushing scores, while Auburn’s Byrum Brown throws for 409 yards and adds a rushing TD. The game sees multiple blocked extra points, a pick‑6, and a crucial interception by Joenel Aguero that sets up Ole Miss’s winning TD. Both teams rack up massive offense—671 yards for Ole Miss and 591 for Auburn—making the virtual clash a showcase of high‑octane college football drama.
At least the Texas game was educational
After a crushing 24-3 first‑half loss to Ole Miss, Texas fans watch the Longhorns fall to just 88 rushing yards on 30 carries before a fourth‑quarter rally yields 121 yards on 12 carries. Amid the disappointment, mascot Bevo steals the spotlight, being served watermelon on the jumbotron—a quirky moment that brightens an otherwise disastrous Saturday. The writer recounts the tense halftime debate about leaving early, the surprise treat for Bevo, and the lingering frustration despite Ole Miss’s missed tackles in the game's closing stage.
The Midweek Roundabout: Trick or Treat?
The Midweek Roundabout breaks down the week’s SEC action and Ole Miss’s upcoming schedule. Key matchups include No. 17 Florida vs No. 3 Georgia at 2:30 p.m. on ABC, Mississippi State at No. 11 Texas at 6:30 p.m. on ESPN, and Missouri at Arkansas at 6:45 p.m. on SEC Network. The post also lists Rebel events from Oct. 28‑Nov. 2, covering women’s basketball, volleyball, football, soccer and men’s basketball openers. A brief news flash notes recent Ole Miss men’s basketball recruiting violations—resulting in a one‑week recruiting ban, a $455,000 fine and loss of visits—while highlighting a win over UAB. The author wraps with a game recap, noting Ole Miss’s shaky start against Florida and the importance of upcoming wins for playoff hopes.
Ole Miss tops UAB in exhibition game, honors former coach Andy Kennedy
Ole Miss honored former coach Andy Kennedy with a 92-78 exhibition win over his current team, UAB, on Tuesday night at the Tad Smith Coliseum. The Rebels, led by senior transfer Budd Clark (18 points, 7 assists) and double‑double star Santiago Trouet, outscored the Blazers after a tightly contested first half. Kennedy, the winningest Ole Miss coach (245 wins, two NCAA trips), has since taken UAB to six consecutive 20‑win seasons. The victory follows a preseason loss to Alabama and sets the stage for the regular‑season opener against Alcorn State on Nov. 2, streamed on SEC Network+.
Rebels in the Pros: NFL Week 7
The New York Giants surprisingly sit atop the NFC East this season despite missing rookie QB Jaxson Dart, who many still view as next year’s starter. Former Rebels are still making their mark in Week 7: AJ Brown returns with three catches for 48 yards, DK Metcalf posts 2 receptions for 56 yards in Paris, and Laquon Treadwell nets 19 yards on two catches for the Colts. Jordan Watkins records the game’s longest pass (35 yards) and three catches, while Elijah Moore grabs two targets for the Eagles. The post notes a quiet week for other ex‑Rebs like Tavius Robinson and Evan Engram.
Kewan Lacy out for Auburn game with dislocated shoulder
Ole Miss junior running back Kewan Lacy suffers a dislocated shoulder in the Texas game and will miss the upcoming matchup against Auburn, coach Pete Golding said. Lacy, who has logged 388 rushing yards and five touchdowns this season after a 1,500-yard campaign last year, may face a longer recovery pending MRI results. With Lacy sidelined, backs Makhi Frazier, JT Lindsey and Shekai Mills‑Knight are expected to share carries this weekend. The injury adds uncertainty to Ole Miss' College Football Playoff hopes, as the team already has experience playing without their star RB.
Vegas gives Ole Miss double digit spread against visiting Auburn
Vegas opens Ole Miss as a 13.5-point favorite over Auburn for Saturday's SEC showdown at Vaught Hemingway Stadium. The Rebels (5-2, 3-2 SEC) rebound from a 34-27 loss to Texas, while Auburn (4-3, 2-3 SEC) looks to recover after a 38-17 defeat by LSU following their upset of No. 1 Georgia. The line shifts to -12.5 after early betting. Ole Miss needs a win to stay CFP‑relevant, though historically Auburn leads the series 35-12. Kickoff is 11:45 a.m. on SEC Network.
Slow start dooms Ole Miss at Texas, 34-27
Texas survives a late Ole Miss rally to win 34‑27 in Austin on Oct. 24, 2026. The Longhorns build a 24‑3 halftime lead before the Rebels score 21 straight points to tie in the fourth quarter, but Raleek Brown’s 157‑yard rushing performance seals the victory. Both QBs—Trinidad Chambliss (Texas) and Arch Manning (Ole Miss)—throw five interceptions, and Ole Miss’s offense sputters without a running threat as Kewan Lacy exits with a shoulder injury. The loss drops Ole Miss to 5‑2 (3‑2 SEC) and dents Chambliss’s Heisman hopes ahead of Saturday’s matchup with Auburn.
Ole Miss – Texas OPEN Thread
Ole Miss travels to Austin on Oct. 24 for a top‑25 showdown with Texas that could reshape the College Football Playoff picture. Coach Pete Golding seeks to erase his lone early‑career SEC loss, while the Rebels’ defense aims to build on recent improvements against Vanderbilt and Missouri. Arch Manning returns to his family’s alma mater amid questions about his starting status, and backup quarterback Kewan Lacy, cleared from a shoulder injury, hopes to spark a Heisman‑type performance. On the other side, Texas quarterback Trinidad Chambliss carries lofty expectations, and Steve Sarkisian’s job hangs in the balance if the Longhorns falter at home.
How to watch No. 7 Ole Miss at No. 19 Texas: Kickoff time, TV schedule and streaming options
Ole Miss visits Texas on Saturday, Oct 24 at 6:30 p.m. CT in Austin’s Darrell K Royal‑Texas Memorial Stadium. The Rebels, a three‑point underdog, aim to avenge their 44‑23 win in 2013 as they face Arch Manning’s Longhorns, who are sliding after losses to Oklahoma and Florida. Key factors: home‑field advantage for Texas, the possible absence of pass‑rusher Colin Simmons, and Ole Miss’s recent bounce‑back with wins over Vanderbilt and Missouri. The game airs on ABC and streams via the ESPN app, giving fans multiple ways to watch the high‑stakes SEC clash.
Serving up numbers for the Texas game
The Red Cup Rebellion preview breaks down the Ole Miss Rebels vs. Texas matchup using TeamRankings and Parker Fleming's five‑factor analysis. Ole Miss boasts a top‑10 offense in points per play (0.543) and ranks 20th in yards per play (6.4), while Texas sits near the bottom of those metrics. Defensively, Texas is 2nd in yards per play allowed (4.0) but may be overstated after facing weaker offenses, and will miss edge rusher Colin Simmons. Ole Miss holds a 7th‑overall success‑rate versus Texas’s 11th, and leads in both rush and pass efficiency. The preview suggests Ole Miss holds a slight edge, especially if Texas’s quarterback Arch Manning struggles.
Ole Miss vs Texas: A CFB27 simulation
In a CFB27 simulation, Ole Miss' perfect virtual season meets its first test against a two‑loss Texas squad. Trinidad Chambliss sparks the Rebels with a 69‑yard run and a 19‑yard touchdown pass, while Arch Manning adds a 65‑yard scramble and another score, giving Ole Miss a 24‑14 halftime lead. Texas rallies in the second half, narrowing the gap to 30‑24 before a safety and a 43‑yard run by Hollywood Smothers. The Longhorns pull ahead late, capitalizing on a Chambliss interception to win 43‑31, marking Ole Miss' first virtual loss. Chambliss finishes with 299 passing yards, 100 rushing yards, and two TDs; Manning totals 383 yards and three scores.
The Season: No context
It’s once again time for the fall’s biggest hit blog post — a no-context recap of The Season. This week, we’re letting you decide what’s going on in the Missouri episode.
Pete Golding talks Texas, bad luck and the elite Arch Manning
Ole Miss head coach Pete Golding calls Texas “elite” but plagued by “bad luck” ahead of their top‑25 clash at Darrell K Royal‑Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 17. He highlights Texas’ marquee win over Ohio State, former No. 1 pedigree and Arch Manning’s elite quarterback play under Steve Sarkisian, while noting the Longhorns’ recent drops. Golding plans to force early passing downs and exploit play‑action after Texas likely leans on its run game. Injury updates include Kewan Lacy’s shoulder and the rotation of Makhi Frazier and JT Lindsey. The game tips off 6:30 p.m. CT on ABC.
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