Ole Miss faces Arkansas on Saturday in Fayetteville. 14Powers.com previews this SEC football game and predicts the final score.
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Team Schedules/Results
Ole Miss
| Date | Opponent | Time | TV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/3 | vs. Troy | 4:00 PM ET | SECN | W 28-10 |
| 9/10 | vs. Central Arkansas | 7:00 PM ET | ESP+ | W 59-3 |
| 9/17 | at Georgia Tech | 3:30 PM ET | ABC | W 42-0 |
| 9/24 | vs. Tulsa | 4:00 PM ET | SECN | W 35-27 |
| 10/1 | vs. Kentucky | 12:00 PM ET | ESPN | W 22-19 |
| 10/8 | at Vanderbilt | 4:00 PM ET | SECN | W 52-28 |
| 10/15 | vs. Auburn | 12:00 PM ET | ESPN | W 48-34 |
| 10/22 | at LSU | 3:30 PM ET | CBS | L 20-45 |
| 10/29 | at Texas A&M | 7:30 PM ET | SECN | W 31-28 |
| 11/12 | vs. Alabama | 3:30 PM ET | CBS | L 24-30 |
| 11/19 | at Arkansas | 7:30 PM ET | SECN | |
| 11/24 | vs. Mississippi State | 7:00 PM ET | ESPN |
Arkansas
| Date | Opponent | Time | TV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/3 | vs. Cincinnati | 3:30 PM ET | ESPN | W 31-24 |
| 9/10 | vs. South Carolina | 12:00 PM ET | ESPN | W 44-30 |
| 9/17 | vs. Missouri State | 7:00 PM ET | ESP+ | W 38-27 |
| 9/24 | vs. Texas A&M | 7:00 PM ET | ESPN | L 21-23 |
| 10/1 | vs. Alabama | 3:30 PM ET | CBS | L 26-49 |
| 10/8 | at Mississippi State | 12:00 PM ET | SECN | L 17-40 |
| 10/15 | at BYU | 3:30 PM ET | ESPN | W 52-35 |
| 10/29 | at Auburn | 12:00 PM ET | SECN | W 41-27 |
| 11/5 | vs. Liberty | 4:00 PM ET | SECN | L 19-21 |
| 11/12 | vs. LSU | 12:00 PM ET | ESPN | L 10-13 |
| 11/19 | vs. Ole Miss | 7:30 PM ET | SECN | |
| 11/25 | at Missouri | 3:30 PM ET | CBS/PAR+ |
College Football Ratings
| Rating | Ole Miss | Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| ESPN FPI | 15 | 45 |
| Sagarin | 17 | 33 |
| Massey Composite | 14 | 46 |
| PiRate Ratings | 16 | 24 |
Key Stats (per game)
| Stat | Ole Miss | Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring Offense | 36.1 | 29.9 |
| Scoring Defense | 22.4 | 28.9 |
| Total Offense | 485.7 | 460.5 |
| Rushing Offense | 259.8 | 222.1 |
| Passing Offense | 225.9 | 238.4 |
| Team Passing Eff. | 144.6 | 153.9 |
| Total Defense | 371.9 | 427.1 |
| Rushing Defense | 151.0 | 146.6 |
| Pass Yards Allowed | 220.9 | 280.5 |
| Team Pass Eff. Def. | 131.4 | 145.2 |
| Turnover Margin | 0.20 | -0.20 |
| 3rd Down Conv. Pct | 0.511 | 0.458 |
| 4th Down Conv. Pct | 0.476 | 0.450 |
| 3rd Down Conv. % Def. | 0.373 | 0.451 |
| 4th Down Conv. % Def. | 0.414 | 0.500 |
| Red Zone Offense | 0.820 | 0.795 |
| Red Zone Defense | 0.917 | 0.868 |
| Net Punting | 39.7 | 36.2 |
| Punt Returns | 8.0 | 9.9 |
| Kickoff Returns | 20.4 | 17.6 |
| First Downs Offense | 250 | 236 |
| First Downs Defense | 206 | 213 |
| Penalties/Game | 6.5 | 6.7 |
| Penalty Yards/Game | 60.4 | 58.9 |
Players to Watch
Ole Miss
QB Jaxson Dart, OL Nick Broeker, LB Troy Brown, DL KD Hill, TE Michael Trigg, WR Jonathan Mingo, RB Zach Evans, OL Jeremy James, WR Dannis Jackson, QB Jackson Dart.
Arkansas
QB KJ Jefferson, WR Warren Thompson, DB Jalen Catalon, LB Bumper Pool, RB Raheim Sanders, C Ricky Stromberg, OL Brady Latham, K/P Cam Little, P Reid Bauer.
Injuries
Ole Miss
[RB] Zach Evans (Concussion) – Questionable
[TE] Michael Trigg (Collarbone) – Out
[K] Caden Costa (Suspension) – Out
Arkansas
[QB] KJ Jefferson (Shoulder) – Probable
[QB] Kade Renfro (Knee) – Out
[DB] Jalen Catalon (Shoulder) – Out
Source: statfox.com
Ole Miss vs. Arkansas Football Series History
Arkansas leads 36-31
Comments
I think Arkansas can win this game. They’ve got to be able to do a good job stopping that Ole Miss rushing attack. If KJ Jefferson is well it probably won’t happen though. The hogs by a field goal.
14Powers Preseason Prediction
Ole Miss 28, Arkansas 31
14Powers.com Gameweek Prediction
Arkansas 31, Ole Miss 28
Saturday‘s game kicks off at 6:30 PM CT (7:30 PM ET). You can watch this SEC football game on the SEC Network.
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