Is Ole Miss still in the running for the College Football Playoff?
It was almost over. Just beat Florida and make it through the Egg Bowl, and you will be in the new College Football Playoff.
But the Rebels did not do well in their loss to the Gators, and now it is pretty much over unless a lot of miracles happen. To get back on the map, they start with a big win over Mississippi State.
It is only been one win over an FBS team for the Bulldogs, but their offense is sometimes interesting. After a rough first season under Jeff Lebby, a win would make everything better.
Ole Miss vs Mississippi State: How to Watch and Game Preview
Date:Â Friday, November 29, 2024
Game Time:Â 3:30 pm ET
How To Watch:Â ABC
Venue:Â Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, Oxford, MS
Teams:Â Mississippi State (8-3), Ole Miss (2-9)
Why Ole Miss Will Win
Mississippi State still can’t stop anyone.
The offense has a spark. It runs relatively well, the passing attack can move things around, and it doesn’t matter because the defense gets lit up like a Christmas tree.
MSU has the nation’s second-worst pass rush, the run defense isn’t close, and Ole Miss should be able to do whatever it wants. But …
Why Mississippi State Will Win
How completely do the Rebels lose?
No matter how much the team loves the Egg Bowl and rivalries, the season is pretty much over for them. This time last week, they were almost ready to start planning their trip to State College, Bloomington, or South Bend.
What time frame does QB Jaxson Dart have to get over the terrible ending in Gainesville?
What did the FL state do? A lot of bending without breaking was one of its key defensive stops, and it took advantage of every chance it got.
Mississippi State needs to break the rules a bit and do whatever it takes to win the time of possession battle, and
Ole Miss vs Mississippi State: Who Will Win?
The whole game, these two teams will trade blows.
While Ole Miss’s offense will get back on track, it will be the defense that stops the Bulldogs’ offense from getting off to a good start.
After that, Ole Miss will wait for a strong bowl bid on New Year’s Day.
Ole Miss vs Mississippi State Prediction, Betting Lines
Prediction:Â Ole Miss 44, Mississippi State 20
Line:Â Ole Miss -26.5, o/u: 61.5
ATS Confidence out of 5:Â 3
Must See Rating:Â 3
