Auburn, sitting at a 4-3 record, has already delivered a stunning upset over Georgia this season, and now they are locked and loaded to hand Ole Miss its third loss, which could absolutely derail the SEC’s shot at multiple College Football Playoff teams. Talk about making waves in Alex Golesh’s first season, right? There’s real hope bubbling for the future on The Plains, especially considering their offense hasn’t even fully clicked yet, but they have shown flashes of what’s coming next year.
Auburn’s Run Game Could Be Ole Miss’s Nightmare
This Auburn squad might not have their offense humming at full throttle, but what they do, they do effectively. When they run the ball well, good things happen. The Tigers are 4-1 when they churn out 130 yards or more on the ground. We saw them tear up Tennessee for 186 rushing yards and even drop 192 yards on Georgia. That’s a significant stat, especially when you look at Ole Miss’s defense. The Rebels are 0-2 when they let opponents rush for more than 175 yards. Auburn’s offensive line, while not perfect and prone to allowing plays behind the line, is still getting the job done for the scheme. If they can get off 65 or more plays and hit at least 35 rushes, Ole Miss is going to have a seriously tough time.
Ole Miss Is on Shaky Ground With a Brutal Schedule Looming
Ole Miss is coming off a tough 27-24 loss at Texas, and it’s not like they get any kind of break. Georgia is up next on their brutal finishing kick of a schedule, followed by a trip to Oklahoma. Dealing with this opportunistic Auburn team right now is dangerous enough. While their pass rush is just okay, the Ole Miss line is great at getting into the backfield, and Trinidad Chambliss leads a fast-paced, effective offense. They’ve also won the last two in the surprisingly short series against Auburn, though Auburn still leads the all-time matchup 35-13 in 48 games.
This Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 12:45 PM ET on SEC Network, is going to be a battle at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, MS. The prediction is that Ole Miss will win 35-23, but don’t expect it to be easy. It’s projected to be a four-quarter fight, with both teams controlling the tempo at different points. Look for defenses to dominate early, then the offenses will start hitting big shots in the second half. Ultimately, two fourth-quarter field goals from Lucas Carneiro are expected to seal the deal for the Rebels. The latest consensus line has Ole Miss as a 12.5-point favorite with an over/under of 57.5, and a “must see” rating of 4 out of 5. After this one, Auburn gets a bit of a breather with Arkansas, a Kamario Taylor-less Mississippi State, and Samford before their huge showdown with Alabama. Ole Miss, meanwhile, faces Georgia next. There’s a lot riding on every snap!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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