Ole Miss travels to Oklahoma for a pivotal Week 9 SEC matchup featuring contrasting styles and playoff implications for both programs.
The Rebels (6-1, 3-1 SEC) and Oklahoma (6-1, 2-1 SEC) enter Week 9 with one loss and postseason ambitions intact. Ole Miss rebounded from their road loss at Georgia with a convincing win over South Carolina, led by quarterback Trinidad Chambliss and running back Kewan Lacy.
Oklahoma returns home after a narrow win at Texas Tech, leaning on one of the country’s top defenses under second-year coach Brent Venables. Notably, Ole Miss ranks third in the SEC in total offense at 491.9 yards per game and averages 37 points per game.
The matchup will mark one of the most significant games of the college football season’s second half, with only one team able to remain in the College Football Playoff conversation beyond the weekend.
Author's summary: Ole Miss faces Oklahoma in a crucial Week 9 SEC matchup.