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The University of Mississippi Athletics
Saturday, August 30
Oxford, Miss.
6:45 PM
Ole Miss
vs
Georgia State
Football vs. Georgia State: Fan Primer
8/28/2025 | Football
OXFORD, Miss. – The No. 15 Ole Miss football team welcomes fans to Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on Saturday for the first time in 2025, as Lane Kiffin and the Rebels are set to host Georgia State for their season-opener.
For previews of the on-field matchup between the Rebels and Panthers, check out our first look and practice report from the week. Scroll on for everything you need to know before you head to Oxford and The Grove this weekend for the matchup against Georgia State.
For full stadium policies visit OleMissGameday.com. To see what's new at The Vaught and in The Grove this season, take a look at our 2025 gameday enhancements.
Tickets
A limited quantity remains of single-game tickets for Ole Miss' season-opener against Georgia State. Head to OleMissTix.com now to secure your seats!
Tap-and-Go Ticketing
Starting this season, all mobile tickets and parking passes will use NFC-enabled technology. NFC tickets use "Tap and Go" for entry into athletic venues. Fans can simply add their ticket to their wallet to use on gameday and are strongly encouraged to add them in advance of arriving on campus.
Screenshots and ticket forwards will no longer be valid for gameday! Fans must use the ticket transfer feature to share tickets. Click here for more information.
Gameday Schedule
Parking Operations Begin – 7 a.m.
Reserved North Plaza Tailgate Opens – 7 a.m.
Sports Zone Saturday Show Live from Hollingsworth Field – 10 a.m.
SJB Pavilion Box Office Opens – 3:45 p.m.
Coca-Cola FanFest Opens – 3:45 p.m.
Walk of Champions presented by Mid South Ford – 4:40 p.m.
Gates Open – 4:45 p.m.
Pre-Game Radio Show presented by Guaranty Bank – 4:45 p.m.
Pride of the South Grove Show – 5 p.m.
Mississippi Sports Medicine Letterman's Lounge Guest Interview (Armegas Spearman) – 5:35 p.m.
Pride of the South Pregame Show – 5:59 p.m.
National Anthem – 6:35 p.m.
Lock the Vaught – 6:41 p.m.
Hotty Toddy – 6:44 p.m.
Kickoff – 6:45 p.m.
Grove Closes – Midnight
How to Watch: Ole Miss vs. Georgia State
Date: Saturday, Aug. 30
Time: 6:45 p.m. CT
Location: Oxford, Mississippi
Site: Vaught-Hemingway Stadium
Gameday Info: Click Here
What to Wear: White
TV: SEC Network
Live Stream: ESPN App
Live Stats: Click Here
Radio: Ole Miss Radio Network
Live Audio: OleMissSports.com/watch
Gameday Program: Click Here
New Friday Grove Setup Schedule
2-3 p.m. - Registered student organizations and university departments set up
3-4:30 p.m. - Vendors set up their customers' tents
5:30 p.m. - Grove closes
6 p.m. - Grove opens for general public
This Week at the Coca-Cola FanFest
Coca-Cola FanFest opens three hours prior to kickoff (3:45 p.m.). Fans can enjoy giveaways, food, refreshments, merch, prizes and more from Coca-Cola, Mid-South Ford, Magnolia Rentals and Surfside. Check the map below to see what's on tap.
No Field Rushes
In order to further avoid safety issues and increased SEC fines, stronger measures are being put in place to ensure field rushes no longer occur at Vaught-Hemingway. Entering the playing field is strictly prohibited, and those found to be violators are subject to arrest. Violators could also be denied ticket privileges for the current and next season, including but not limited to student, season and single-game tickets. All available stadium cameras will be used to assist in identifying violators.
Can't Use Your Tickets?
If you can't make it to the game, get your ticket to someone who can! Click here for information on how to transfer your tickets to another Rebel fan. You can also sell your ticket on SeatGeek, the official fan-to-fan ticket marketplace of Ole Miss Athletics.
Maximize Your Ticket Value
Make your fandom count! Whenever you go to an Ole Miss sporting event, you can earn points for supporting the Rebels, which can be exchanged for exclusive prizes. Sign up for Rebel Rewards and start earning this season.
New Ole Miss Sports App
Update today to the all-new version of the Ole Miss Sports app, presented by Renasant Bank! The new app will serve as a dynamic hub for Rebel gameday content, including ticketing, parking, schedules, shopping for official Ole Miss merchandise and much more. Click here for more info or to download.
Pledge Per Win Campaign
Join the Pledge Per Win campaign for the 2025 season and make a pledge for every win and/or touchdown the Rebels tally this season. Join the Pledge Per campaign today!
The Sip Newsletter
Stay up to date with all the latest Ole Miss football news and content! Subscribe to The Sip, the official newsletter of Rebel football, and we'll drop the best Ole Miss football stories, videos and social media content to your inbox each week.
For previews of the on-field matchup between the Rebels and Panthers, check out our first look and practice report from the week. Scroll on for everything you need to know before you head to Oxford and The Grove this weekend for the matchup against Georgia State.
For full stadium policies visit OleMissGameday.com. To see what's new at The Vaught and in The Grove this season, take a look at our 2025 gameday enhancements.
Tickets
A limited quantity remains of single-game tickets for Ole Miss' season-opener against Georgia State. Head to OleMissTix.com now to secure your seats!
Tap-and-Go Ticketing
Starting this season, all mobile tickets and parking passes will use NFC-enabled technology. NFC tickets use "Tap and Go" for entry into athletic venues. Fans can simply add their ticket to their wallet to use on gameday and are strongly encouraged to add them in advance of arriving on campus.
Screenshots and ticket forwards will no longer be valid for gameday! Fans must use the ticket transfer feature to share tickets. Click here for more information.
Gameday Schedule
Parking Operations Begin – 7 a.m.
Reserved North Plaza Tailgate Opens – 7 a.m.
Sports Zone Saturday Show Live from Hollingsworth Field – 10 a.m.
SJB Pavilion Box Office Opens – 3:45 p.m.
Coca-Cola FanFest Opens – 3:45 p.m.
Walk of Champions presented by Mid South Ford – 4:40 p.m.
Gates Open – 4:45 p.m.
Pre-Game Radio Show presented by Guaranty Bank – 4:45 p.m.
Pride of the South Grove Show – 5 p.m.
Mississippi Sports Medicine Letterman's Lounge Guest Interview (Armegas Spearman) – 5:35 p.m.
Pride of the South Pregame Show – 5:59 p.m.
National Anthem – 6:35 p.m.
Lock the Vaught – 6:41 p.m.
Hotty Toddy – 6:44 p.m.
Kickoff – 6:45 p.m.
Grove Closes – Midnight
How to Watch: Ole Miss vs. Georgia State
Date: Saturday, Aug. 30
Time: 6:45 p.m. CT
Location: Oxford, Mississippi
Site: Vaught-Hemingway Stadium
Gameday Info: Click Here
What to Wear: White
TV: SEC Network
Live Stream: ESPN App
Live Stats: Click Here
Radio: Ole Miss Radio Network
Live Audio: OleMissSports.com/watch
Gameday Program: Click Here
New Friday Grove Setup Schedule
2-3 p.m. - Registered student organizations and university departments set up
3-4:30 p.m. - Vendors set up their customers' tents
5:30 p.m. - Grove closes
6 p.m. - Grove opens for general public
This Week at the Coca-Cola FanFest
Coca-Cola FanFest opens three hours prior to kickoff (3:45 p.m.). Fans can enjoy giveaways, food, refreshments, merch, prizes and more from Coca-Cola, Mid-South Ford, Magnolia Rentals and Surfside. Check the map below to see what's on tap.
No Field Rushes
In order to further avoid safety issues and increased SEC fines, stronger measures are being put in place to ensure field rushes no longer occur at Vaught-Hemingway. Entering the playing field is strictly prohibited, and those found to be violators are subject to arrest. Violators could also be denied ticket privileges for the current and next season, including but not limited to student, season and single-game tickets. All available stadium cameras will be used to assist in identifying violators.
Can't Use Your Tickets?
If you can't make it to the game, get your ticket to someone who can! Click here for information on how to transfer your tickets to another Rebel fan. You can also sell your ticket on SeatGeek, the official fan-to-fan ticket marketplace of Ole Miss Athletics.
Maximize Your Ticket Value
Make your fandom count! Whenever you go to an Ole Miss sporting event, you can earn points for supporting the Rebels, which can be exchanged for exclusive prizes. Sign up for Rebel Rewards and start earning this season.
New Ole Miss Sports App
Update today to the all-new version of the Ole Miss Sports app, presented by Renasant Bank! The new app will serve as a dynamic hub for Rebel gameday content, including ticketing, parking, schedules, shopping for official Ole Miss merchandise and much more. Click here for more info or to download.
Pledge Per Win Campaign
Join the Pledge Per Win campaign for the 2025 season and make a pledge for every win and/or touchdown the Rebels tally this season. Join the Pledge Per campaign today!
The Sip Newsletter
Stay up to date with all the latest Ole Miss football news and content! Subscribe to The Sip, the official newsletter of Rebel football, and we'll drop the best Ole Miss football stories, videos and social media content to your inbox each week.
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