Ole Miss Faces Florida in Key SEC Matchup in Gainesville

The University of Mississippi football team will face Florida in Gainesville on Saturday. The game is scheduled to kick off at 2:30 p.m. Central Time at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

Ole Miss enters the game with a 3-0 record overall and a 1-0 mark in the Southeastern Conference. Florida also stands at 3-0 overall and 1-0 in league play. The Rebels and Gators are tied at 13-13-1 in the all-time series. Ole Miss leads 6-5-1 in games played in Gainesville, but hasn’t won at The Swamp since 2008.

The Rebels will be playing their first true road game of the season after opening at a neutral site against Louisville. Ole Miss features a fast-paced offense, ranking second in the SEC with an average of 23.1 seconds per play. Key players include quarterback Trinidad Chambliss, running back Kewan Lacy, and wide receiver Deuce Alexander, all of whom contribute to the quick offensive tempo.

Ole Miss coach Pete Golding has a notable record against ranked opponents, with four wins in his first six games against AP-ranked teams. This will be Golding’s first matchup against Florida, while Florida’s head coach Jon Sumrall has faced Ole Miss three times during his tenure at Tulane, losing all three games.

The Rebels lead the SEC and rank eighth nationally with an average of 330.7 passing yards per game. Chambliss has thrown at least one touchdown pass in 16 consecutive games, tying for the third-longest streak in program history. Both teams aim to remain undefeated in SEC play, with Florida holding a slight edge in momentum heading into Saturday’s game.

Fans can follow the game via ABC television, ESPN app live stream, Ole Miss Radio Network, or online through OleMissSports.com. Tickets are available at OleMissTix.com, and additional game day information can be found at OleMissGameday.com.

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