Ole Miss favored in top-25 matchup against Missouri

Ole Miss is the betting favorite for its upcoming Week 7 matchup against Missouri, a top-25 showdown with significant implications for the SEC and the College Football Playoff race. Circa Sports has set the Rebels as 5.5-point favorites with an over/under of 61 points.

The game features several notable storylines, including the return of former Ole Miss players to Oxford as members of the Missouri Tigers. This group includes senior quarterback Austin Simmons, wide receiver Cayden Lee, and cornerback Chris Graves Jr. Simmons, who was previously the Rebels’ starter before an ankle injury, now leads the Missouri offense alongside Jamal Roberts, who has rushed for 828 yards this season.

Ole Miss enters the contest following a 52-17 victory over Vanderbilt, while Missouri maintains a balanced offense despite the absence of star running back Ahmad Hardy. The matchup is expected to have a playoff-like atmosphere at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.