COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Ole Miss enters with the better scoring profile at home, and the Rebels’ offense has been more explosive through the air, averaging 271.4 passing yards per game. Missouri counters with balanced production and a strong rushing attack, but the Tigers’ defensive profile is more vulnerable against the pass than against the run. Missouri allows 302.5 total yards per game and 4.5 yards per play, while Ole Miss has been giving up 34.6 points per game, so both teams should move the ball. The key separator is Ole Miss’s higher offensive ceiling at home and Missouri’s road environment against a top-tier scoring offense.
Ole Miss should win a competitive game at home, with Missouri keeping it within reach for much of the night. The Tigers have enough offense to keep the total elevated, but the Rebels’ home scoring profile and passing production give them the edge in the late stages. The projected final score is Ole Miss Rebels 34, Missouri Tigers 30.