Match Overview and Scheduling Details
The No. 9 Ole Miss Rebels prepare to host the No. 13 Missouri Tigers in a high-stakes meeting. This top-15 showdown is scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 3:30 p.m. ET from Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi.
Fans looking for missouri vs ole miss predictions will note that the Rebels enter the field with a 4-1 record, while the visiting Tigers stand at 5-1 overall. Broadcast coverage will be handled by the SEC Network, with digital streaming options available through ESPN Unlimited.
Recent Form and Key Player Performances
During Week 6 action, Ole Miss secured a dominant 52-17 victory over Vanderbilt. Quarterback Trinidad Chambliss contributed significantly by throwing for 213 yards alongside three passing touchdowns while adding another score on the ground. Meanwhile, running back Kewan Lacy made his return from a shoulder injury, recording 39 yards and a touchdown across seven carries before sitting out the entirety of the second half.
On the other side, Missouri earned a 27-6 win against Texas A&M in Week 6. Running back Jamal Roberts powered the offense with a career-best 222 yards and two touchdowns on 34 carries, marking his second consecutive 200-yard rushing performance. Receiver Cayden Lee also contributed strongly by pulling in seven receptions for 94 yards and a touchdown.
Betting Odds and Matchup Dynamics
Bookmakers currently list the Rebels as 6-point favorites over the Tigers, with an over/under total set at 59.5 points. The moneyline stands at -225 for Ole Miss and +179 for Missouri.
Quarterback play will remain vital as Austin Simmons commands the Missouri offense, which has tallied 14 passing touchdowns against just one interception this season. Defensively, Ole Miss has accumulated 31 tackles for loss over five games, meaning Missouri's backfield will need to evade pressure quickly. Conversely, Missouri's defensive front has notched 18 sacks across six games, requiring Chambliss to release the ball swiftly before the pass rush collapses.
Sources: FOX Sports, Rock M Nation, CBS Sports.
