Ole Miss Aims to Continue Hot Streak Against South Carolina

OXFORD, Miss. (Interstat) — The Ole Miss Rebels, riding high after a statement road win, return home to Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on Saturday to face a South Carolina team looking to salvage its season.

Ole Miss (7-1) is coming off a 34-26 victory at then-Oklahoma, a win that solidified its standing in the College Football Playoff race. Quarterback Trinidad Chambliss leads the Rebels’ offense, coming off a 314-yard passing performance against the Sooners.

South Carolina (3-5) has lost three straight, including a hard-fought 29-22 loss to top-ranked Alabama last week. Gamecocks quarterback LaNorris Sellers accounted for two touchdowns in the defeat, but the team’s inconsistent offense has been a theme during its skid.

The Rebels are heavy favorites, installed as 12.5-point favorites by oddsmakers. The total is set at 55.5 points, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. A projection from Interstat forecasts a 30-20 Ole Miss victory.

The matchup pits one of the SEC’s hottest teams against a Gamecocks squad desperate for a signature win to become bowl-eligible. Ole Miss will look to avoid a letdown before a manageable matchup with Citadel next week, while South Carolina seeks to derail the Rebels’ championship aspirations.