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College · College Football · published 2026-10-05T00:00:00+00:00 · via On3

Ole Miss faces pivotal SEC stretch after open week

Ole Miss is ranked No. 9 and returns from an open week to begin a three-game SEC stretch at Vanderbilt. The Rebels then host Missouri, led by former Ole Miss players Austin Simmons and Cayden Lee, before traveling to Texas. Coach Pete Golding's team used the bye to address fundamentals after a 52-28 loss at Florida.

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Ole Miss is No. 9 in the AP poll and 3-1 overall, 1-1 in SEC play. After an idle week, the Rebels start three conference games: at Vanderbilt, home against Missouri, then at Texas. Missouri is led by former Ole Miss players Austin Simmons and Cayden Lee; Simmons has 13 touchdown passes and no interceptions.

The bye came after a 52-28 loss at Florida, Ole Miss’s first true road game. Florida rushed for 302 yards and scored on its first five second-half possessions. The Rebels focused on fundamentals, including full-pad work and live tackling. Kewan Lacy missed Florida after re-injuring his shoulder.

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This three-game stretch could shape Ole Miss’s season and the mood around campus, alumni networks, and Oxford businesses that depend on game weekends. Recruits and national viewers may pay closer attention if the Rebels perform well, while a poor run might temper enthusiasm and media buzz. The outcomes may also

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