STARKVILLE, Miss. (Interstat) — The 2025 edition of the Egg Bowl arrives with high stakes for Ole Miss and a spoiler role for rival Mississippi State when the teams meet Friday, Nov. 28, at Davis Wade Stadium.

The Rebels (10-1) enter the regular-season finale with their sights set on a potential spot in the expanded College Football Playoff, riding a five-game winning streak. Their potent offense is led by quarterback Trinidad Chambliss and running back Kewan Lacy, who combined for four touchdowns in a 34-24 win over Florida on Nov. 15. Lacy rushed for 224 yards in that victory.

Conversely, the Bulldogs (5-6) are looking to salvage their season and secure bowl eligibility with an upset. Mississippi State is coming off a 49-27 road loss to Missouri and has lost three of its last four games. Despite the recent skid, the Bulldogs have shown resilience, with close overtime losses to Texas and Tennessee earlier this season.

Intrigue surrounds the pregame betting lines, as Mississippi State has been installed as a 7.5-point favorite despite its inferior record. The over/under is set at 62.5 points. A projection from Interstat simulates a narrow 26-25 Bulldogs victory.

The rivalry game, one of the most heated in college football, will kick off under the lights in Starkville. Ole Miss will aim to cap a remarkable regular season, while Mississippi State hopes to play the role of playoff disruptor on its home field.