Ole Miss Seeks Redemption Against South Carolina in College Football Showdown

Ole Miss, ranked No. 12, is set to face South Carolina in a crucial college football matchup on Saturday, October 5. The Rebels are eager to recover after a surprising loss to Kentucky the previous weekend, and the game will take place at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina, with kick-off scheduled for 2:30 p.m. CT (3:30 p.m. ET). The match will be broadcast nationally on ESPN, featuring commentary from Dave Pasch, Dusty Dvoracek, and sideline reports by Taylor McGregor.

Ole Miss comes into the game with a 4-1 record overall but 0-1 in Southeastern Conference (SEC) play, following their recent defeat. Coach Lane Kiffin has expressed determination to bounce back, relying heavily on quarterback Jaxson Dart, who leads the nation in passing yards. Dart’s performance is crucial as Ole Miss aims to solidify its position within the SEC standings.

South Carolina, holding a 3-1 record with a 1-1 conference tally, will be led by their freshman dual-threat quarterback, LaNorris Sellers. Sellers is listed as probable for the game, and the Gamecocks are preparing to challenge Ole Miss’s typically potent offense.

Running back Henry Parrish, a vital asset for the Rebels with 489 yards and eight touchdowns on the season, is expected to play after being a game-time decision. Parrish’s availability boosts Ole Miss’s offensive strategy as they aim to control the game’s pace.

South Carolina attempted to outmaneuver their opponent early with a surprising move—a fake punt on a 4th-and-1 situation—which was thwarted by Ole Miss’s defense. Additionally, a fumble by the Gamecocks’ backup quarterback Robby Ashford, recovered by Ole Miss defensive tackle Walter Nolen, highlights the early defensive success for the Rebels.

Pre-game predictions suggest a competitive match with Ole Miss projected to edge out a win against South Carolina, albeit by a narrow margin, 28 to 24. This game holds significance for assessing the capabilities of both teams in the remainder of the season.

The game will be available for streaming on Fubo, which offers a free trial for new users. The betting lines favor Ole Miss with a moneyline of -340, while South Carolina stands at +270. The forecast for Columbia at kick-off is partly cloudy, with temperatures around 82 degrees Fahrenheit, providing ideal conditions for this anticipated clash.