On October 31, the Auburn Tigers will step onto the hallowed grounds of Vaught‑Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi, to meet the Ole Miss Rebels in a conference clash that marks the Rebels’ return to the SEC after a brief coaching turnover.
The Rebels arrive with a 13‑2 record from the 2024 campaign, having advanced to multiple College Football Playoff games and finishing the year ranked among the nation’s elite.
Offensively, quarterback Trinidad Chambliss has logged 294 passing attempts for 3,937 yards, 22 touchdowns and just three interceptions, while wide receiver Darrell Gill Jr. has added 32 catches for 506 yards and five scores.
Edge rusher Suntarine Perkins has been a force in the backfield, posting 81 total tackles, 12.5 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks, helping the team rank fourth in FBS with 39 rushing touchdowns.
Head coach Pete Golding, who steered the team through that playoff run, has kept the core group intact, preserving the offensive rhythm that produced 252 long plays of 10 yards or more.
Series History
Auburn holds a 35‑12 all‑time lead over Ole Miss, yet the Rebels have won three of the last four meetings, including a 28‑21 overtime victory on October 21, 2023. The recent surge coincides with a revamped defensive scheme that forced 12 turnovers in the 2024 postseason.
Analysts project a final score of 28‑17 in favor of Ole Miss, citing home‑field advantage, the opponent’s recent form and the Rebels’ depth at key positions.
If the Rebels can replicate their 2024 form, the victory would not only bolster their playoff résumé but also reinforce the SEC’s reputation for parity, setting the stage for a potential national title run.