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.
No team can afford to lose and remain in the College Football Playoff conversation beyond the weekend.
This matchup will be significant in determining the College Football Playoff conversation for both programs.
Author's summary: Ole Miss faces Oklahoma in a crucial Week 9 SEC matchup.