UPDATE: The highly anticipated Egg Bowl kicks off today as the Ole Miss Rebels (10-1) take on the Mississippi State Bulldogs (5-6) at 12:00 PM ET on ABC. This matchup is steeped in intrigue, especially surrounding the future of Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin, whose name has surfaced in discussions with rival SEC programs.
With Ole Miss sitting at seventh in the latest College Football Playoff rankings, this game is essential for their aspirations to reach the Southeastern Conference championship game. The Rebels need a victory against Mississippi State, coupled with losses from Texas A&M and Alabama, to secure their spot.
After a bye week, Ole Miss is coming off a solid 34-24 victory against Florida on November 15, showcasing their offensive power. Kewan Lacy has been a standout player, rushing for 1,136 yards and scoring 19 touchdowns this season. Quarterback Trinidad Chambliss adds to the offense with 2,657 passing yards and 14 touchdowns, while also contributing 444 rushing yards and six scores.
On the receiving end, Harrison Wallace III leads with 42 receptions for 647 yards, and Dae’quan Wright has caught four touchdown passes. The Rebels’ defense is anchored by Wydett Williams Jr., who has intercepted three passes this season.
On the other side, Mississippi State desperately needs a win to become bowl eligible after suffering losses in their last two games, including a 49-27 defeat against Missouri. Quarterback Blake Shapen has thrown for 2,431 yards and 15 touchdowns, but his eight interceptions have raised concerns. The Bulldogs’ ground game is bolstered by Fluff Bothwell and Davon Booth, who have combined for over 1,100 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns.
Star receiver Anthony Evans III has 63 catches for 751 yards and four touchdowns, while Brenen Thompson contributes 868 yards and six scores. Defensively, Brylan Lanier leads with three interceptions and Kelley Jones has broken up 11 passes.
This Egg Bowl rivalry has seen Ole Miss lead the series with 66-47-6, although two of their previous wins from 2012 and 2014 were vacated by the NCAA. Ole Miss has triumphed in the last two encounters, including a 26-14 victory on November 29, 2024.
This is a must-watch game for college football fans—tune in to witness the intense rivalry and its implications. Live stream the Ole Miss vs. Mississippi State game on Fubo to catch every moment of this thrilling matchup!