The No. 18 Ole Miss Rebels (5-2) are gearing up for a crucial SEC battle against the Oklahoma Sooners (4-3) after a tough stretch of games. Ole Miss, coming off a bye week, has dropped two of its last three games, putting their College Football Playoff hopes in jeopardy. On the other hand, Oklahoma is on a two-game losing streak after being defeated by top-ranked teams. The Rebels are favored by 20 points in the upcoming matchup.
Ole Miss boasts one of the most explosive offenses in the country, led by senior quarterback Jaxson Dart and senior running back Henry Parrish Jr. Dart has been impressive, completing over 70% of his passes for 2,384 yards and 14 touchdowns this season. Parrish Jr. has been a force in the running game, accumulating 612 yards and nine touchdowns. With an average of 560.7 yards and 41.4 points per game, Ole Miss will look to dominate the Sooners on their home turf.
On the other side, Oklahoma will rely on sophomore quarterback Jackson Arnold to lead the offense. Arnold took over for freshman Michael Hawkins Jr. last week and threw for 225 yards and a touchdown. Junior running back Jovantae Barnes will look to make an impact in the rushing game. The Sooners have won four of their last six road games and will be looking to bounce back from their recent losses.
The model at SportsLine has simulated the game between Oklahoma and Ole Miss 10,000 times, with the results pointing towards the Over. Additionally, the model has generated a point-spread pick that is hitting in over 60% of simulations. Fans and bettors can check out SportsLine for more in-depth analysis and predictions for the game.
Both teams have a lot at stake as they battle it out on the field. Ole Miss will be looking to solidify their position in the College Football Playoff race, while Oklahoma aims to turn their season around with a big win. With high-powered offenses on both sides, fans can expect an exciting and competitive matchup when the two teams clash on Saturday.
