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Football vs. Missouri: What to Watch For
10/16/2026 | Football
OXFORD, Miss. – The No. 9 Ole Miss Rebels will face the No. 13 Missouri Tigers at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi, on Saturday. Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. CT. The Rebels will return home for the first time in three weeks.
We've been previewing the game all week at OleMissSports.com, so be sure to check out our first look, practice report, and fan primer for more information on the contest on and off the field.
Scroll on for our top four storylines between the Rebels and Tigers, as well as other vital information, including where to watch the game.
#9 Ole Miss vs. #13 Missouri Tigers
Date: Saturday, October 17th 2026
Time: 2:30 p.m. CT
Location: Oxford, Miss.
Site: Vaught-Hemingway Stadium
Tickets: SOLD OUT - Buy on SeatGeek
Gameday Info: OleMissGameday.com
What to Wear: White/Realtree
TV: SEC Network
Live Stream: ESPN App
Live Stats: Click Here
Radio: Ole Miss Radio Network
Live Audio: OleMissSports.com
Gameday Program: Click Here
99th Homecoming Celebration
Ole Miss will celebrate its 99th Homecoming game this Saturday as the Rebels host Missouri. Since beginning the tradition in 1924, Ole Miss has compiled a 79-17-2 all-time record in Homecoming matchups. The Rebels have won 25 of their last 29 Homecoming games and will look to continue that success against the Tigers. Saturday's contest will mark the first time Ole Miss and Missouri have faced each other in a Homecoming game.
Missouri Matchup History
Saturday's matchup will mark just the ninth meeting between Ole Miss and Missouri and only the third since the Tigers joined the SEC. Missouri holds a 7-1 advantage in the all-time series, with the Rebels' lone victory coming in 1974. The two programs first met in Columbia in 1973 and have not faced each other in Oxford since 2013. Missouri enters Saturday's contest with a 2-0 record in games played in Oxford.
Former Rebels Return
Former Ole Miss quarterback Austin Simmons and wide receiver Cayden Lee will return to Oxford this Saturday, this time wearing Missouri uniforms. Simmons leads the Tigers' offense with 1,434 passing yards and 14 touchdowns this season. Lee has also emerged as a key contributor for Missouri, leading the Tigers' receiving corps with 616 receiving yards and five touchdowns.
Defensive Dominance
The Ole Miss defense turned in one of its strongest performances of the season against Vanderbilt, forcing a season-high four turnovers. The Rebels recorded two fumble recoveries and two interceptions while adding three sacks, eight tackles for loss and four quarterback hurries. Blake Purchase, Suntarine Perkins, Nick Cull and Antonio Kite were among the defensive standouts who helped lead the effort.
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