ESPN's Molly McGrath reported on "SportsCenter" on Friday that Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin is addressing the Florida job rumors with his team.

Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin is reportedly taking rumors he will be hired by Florida seriously enough to speak with his players about it.

Oklahoma is hosting Ole Miss for the first time ever on Saturday, as the No. 13 Sooners welcome the No. 8 Rebels to Memorial Stadium for a critical battle between one-loss SEC teams. After taking a 43-35 loss at Georgia last week, this marks the end of a brutally tough two-game road swing for Ole Miss.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/oklahoma as Oklahoma has Opportunity Against an Ole Miss Defense That's Struggled This Season.

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.

When Oklahoma wins, it's because the defense keeps them ahead and forces opponents into frustration. Against Ole Miss, that's their biggest edge: the Sooners can dictate on their terms, neutralize explosiveness and make a track meet feel like a slog. If Oklahoma is the calm, Ole Miss is the storm.

Former Ole Miss Rebels star quarterback Jaxson Dart has been putting together a strong rookie showing for the New York Giants, but is now the center of NFL penalties for his team, coach, and teammate Cam Skattebo.

After Ole Miss' loss to Georgia, the Clarion Ledger's Sam Hutchens joined Before The Snap to explain how the team, particularly the offense, can recover against Oklahoma.