No. 7 Ole Miss Hosts South Carolina in Key SEC Playoff Game

The No. 7 Ole Miss Rebels are set to host the struggling South Carolina Gamecocks at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in a pivotal SEC night game. Ole Miss, with a strong 7-1 record and playoff ambitions, aims to capitalize on its momentum from a recent win over Oklahoma, relying on a high-tempo offense led by quarterback Trinidad Chambliss and running back Kewan Lacy to pressure South Carolina's defense. South Carolina, with a 3-5 record and only one SEC win, faces a tough challenge against an Ole Miss defense focused on disrupting quarterback LaNorris Sellers and limiting explosive plays from receiver Nyck Harbor. The Gamecocks will wear a distinctive black-white-black uniform combination for the first time under head coach Shane Beamer, hoping to spark a repeat of past victories against the Rebels in this attire. While Lane Kiffin, Ole Miss head coach, is a subject of coaching rumors, the focus for both teams remains on the game, which is expected to be intense and tightly contested. Betting odds suggest value in South Carolina covering the spread, but Ole Miss is favored to win in front of a lively home crowd.