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Ole Miss vs Missouri: Critical Playoff Matchup
Ole Miss edges Missouri in high-stakes SEC clash with key returnees.
In brief
Ole Miss edges Missouri in high-stakes SEC clash with key returnees. Ole Miss beats Missouri 34-31 in critical playoff game with Kewan Lacy facing former team and returning starters. Originally reported by Ole Miss Rebels On SI.
Ole Miss vs Missouri: Critical Playoff Matchup
Ole Miss (4-1, 2-1 SEC) and Missouri (5-1, 2-1 SEC) face off in a high-stakes SEC game this weekend.
Both Teams Need Playoff Path
Both teams need a win to maintain a reasonable path to the College Football Playoffs.
Kewan Lacy Faces Former Team
Rebels' star running back Kewan Lacy faces his former team for the first time since leaving Missouri in 2024.
Returning Starters Return
Former Ole Miss starters Austin Simmons, Cayden Lee, and Chris Graves Jr. return to Oxford for the first time since entering the transfer portal.
Kickoff Details
Saturday's kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. CT on the SEC Network with Ole Miss as six-point home favorites.
Ole Miss On SI Predictions
Ole Miss On SI predicts Ole Miss wins this critical matchup with key returnees.
Missouri's Defensive Strength
Missouri has played better on the defensive side of the ball and matches Ole Miss' offensive firepower.
Ole Miss' Defensive Challenge
Ole Miss must improve from its nightmare performance defending the run against Florida.
Key to Victory
Ole Miss' victory will come down to final possessions and whichever offense has the ball last.
Ole Miss Predicted Win
Ole Miss wins 34-31 with Kewan Lacy facing former team and returning starters.
Missouri's Pass Rush
Missouri has 18 sacks this year, tied with Texas for third in the SEC behind LSU and Tennessee.
Ole Miss' Sacks Allowed
Ole Miss is No. 1 in the SEC in sacks allowed with just five.
Ole Miss' Strategy
Ole Miss can protect Trinidad Chambliss and slow down Missouri's balanced offense to win.
Ole Miss Wins 34-31
Ole Miss beats Missouri 34-31 in critical playoff game with key returnees.
The one thing
Ole Miss beats Missouri 34-31 in critical playoff game with Kewan Lacy facing former team and returning starters.
