Ole Miss Hosts Struggling South Carolina in Key SEC Clash

OXFORD, Miss. — The seventh-ranked Ole Miss Rebels are set to face the struggling South Carolina Gamecocks in a crucial Southeastern Conference matchup on Saturday. The game, held at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, kicks off at 7 p.m. ET.

Ole Miss (7-1, 4-1 SEC) is looking to maintain its position in the SEC championship race. The Rebels are coming off a victory against Oklahoma, winning 34-26 on October 25. In contrast, the Gamecocks (3-5, 1-5 SEC) are on a three-game losing streak, including a recent 29-22 loss to Alabama.

In the latest odds, Ole Miss is favored by 12.5 points with an over/under set at 55.5 total points according to SportsLine consensus. As the season progresses, Ole Miss remains a dominant force at home, winning all five games played at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium this year.

Ole Miss’s senior quarterback has been a key player throughout the season, completing 128 of 210 passes for 1,864 yards and nine touchdowns. He also adds to the offense with his legs, rushing for 376 yards and five touchdowns. In the game against Oklahoma, he threw for 315 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 53 yards.

On the ground, sophomore running back has also emerged as a standout, with 696 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns this season. His performance includes a notable game where he accumulated 142 yards against Washington State.

For South Carolina, sophomore quarterback has struggled, completing 63.2% of his passes for 1,356 yards and six touchdowns this season, but he has thrown three interceptions. In the loss to Alabama, he managed 222 passing yards and one touchdown while adding a rushing touchdown.

One of his main targets, sophomore wide receiver, has contributed significantly, with 21 receptions for 343 yards this season. His ability to make big plays, including a game with five catches for 108 yards against Kentucky, will be crucial against a tough Ole Miss defense.

The upcoming matchup presents an opportunity for both teams: Ole Miss aims to solidify its championship hopes while South Carolina looks to turn its season around and break its losing streak.