The Texas Longhorns and Ole Miss Rebels are set to collide on October 24 at Darrell K Royal‑Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas. The SEC showdown will be the first time the two programs meet under the conference banner, adding a new chapter to a rivalry that dates back to 2013.
A contested history
Their last encounter came in Week 3 of the 2013 season, when Ole Miss secured a 44‑23 victory. The game featured a 73‑yard punt return by Jeff Scott with just nine seconds left in the third quarter, a play that helped swing momentum. Bo Wallace threw a touchdown pass to Evan Engram, while Case McCoy connected with Mike Davis for Texas' opening points. Texas had built a 23‑14 lead in the second quarter with field goals and a McCoy touchdown, but Ole Miss rallied to take the lead.
Key players and pivotal moments
Jeff Scott emerged as a standout, rushing for 164 yards on the ground and later sealing the win with a long punt return. Wallace's arm produced a touchdown pass to Engram, and McCoy's connection with Davis accounted for Texas' first score. Additional contributors such as Anthony Fera, Andrew Ritter, Jaylen Walton and the coaching staff of Mack Brown and Hugh Freeze added depth to the contest.
What's at stake
Beyond the immediate excitement, the game carries historic weight. The NCAA later vacated 33 of Ole Miss' wins from 2010 to 2016 due to recruiting and academic violations, a shadow that still looms over the program. For Texas, the matchup offers a chance to assert dominance in a new SEC landscape, while Ole Miss seeks to prove that its past successes can translate into future competitiveness.
Fans on both sides will be watching closely as the Longhorns and Rebels write the next page of their shared story.