The No. 8 Ole Miss Rebels (6-1) and the No. 13 Oklahoma Sooners (6-1) link up on Saturday afternoon in a critical SEC matchup with both conference and College Football Playoff implications. The Rebels had their six-game win streak halted last weekend in a 43-35 loss at Georgia. Meanwhile, Oklahoma took down South Carolina 26-9.

In a matchup that will have significant College Football Playoff implications on the line, No. 8 Ole Miss will travel to Norman in Week 9 for an SEC showdown ag

The SEC's new schedule format pairs Oklahoma with Ole Miss as a permanent opponent, a decision that has surprised many. Fans, media personalities, and even Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin have expressed confusion over the matchup due to a lack of history or geographical connection.

All college football fans know that chaos often strikes when a weekend of games doesn’t appear to be the most attractive. So, no, there may not be a blockbuster matchup in Week 9, but it doesn’t mean there’s not plenty worth watching — including three ranked SEC matchups in Missouri at Vanderbilt,

This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/olemiss as College Football Analyst Predicts Winner of Ole Miss Football vs. Oklahoma Sooners. Lane Kiffin and the No. 8 ranked Ole Miss Rebels will return to action on Saturday morning for a Top-25 SEC matchup against the Oklahoma Sooners in Norman.

Kirk Herbstreit says he was “impressed” with Ole Miss after its 43–35 loss to Georgia. The Rebels remain firmly in the SEC and College Football Playoff hunt. Ole Miss suffered its first loss of the season to Georgia, 43–35.