The opening odds from Vegas for the upcoming Ole Miss-Auburn game are out, and get this: the Rebels are double-digit favorites, starting at -13.5 points over visiting Auburn. What’s even wilder is how quickly that line moved, dropping to Ole Miss -12.5 points almost immediately Sunday morning. This spread is a bold statement, especially after Auburn’s massive upset victory just two weeks ago.
Ole Miss Is On the Brink, Fighting for a Bounce Back
Ole Miss, sitting at 5-2 overall and 3-2 in the SEC, is definitely looking for a huge bounce back. They’re coming off a brutal 34-27 road loss to Texas where they actually clawed back a 21-point deficit in the second half, only to fall short. That’s a gut punch, and it means the Rebels are now on the cusp of being out of College Football Playoff consideration without a serious win streak to close out their season. With only two losses on the year, they can’t afford another slip up, especially at home in Vaught Hemingway Stadium.
Auburn: Upset Kings or Just Inconsistent?
Auburn (4-3 overall, 2-3 SEC) has been a total Jekyll and Hyde this season. Two weeks ago, they pulled off a massive upset, taking down No. 1 Georgia. Everyone was talking about it! Then, in their very next game, they came home and got absolutely demolished by LSU, 38-17. That LSU game was their only significant blowout loss of the season, which makes this double-digit spread from Vegas against Ole Miss even more intriguing. Historically, this series has been pretty lopsided, with Auburn holding a 35-12 advantage over their fellow SEC charter member. However, the Rebels have won the last two games these teams played, though they haven’t faced each other since 2023.
So, what are we getting this Saturday? Kickoff is set for 11:45 a.m. in Oxford, and you can catch all the action on SEC Network. Can Auburn shock the world again and defy Vegas’s heavy favorite, or will Ole Miss deliver the bounce-back statement they desperately need to keep their slim CFP hopes alive? This one’s gonna be a must-watch.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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