Missouri Tigers vs Ole Miss Rebels
Missouri Tigers5-1
Ole Miss Rebels4-1Missouri rolls into Oxford at 5-1, but Ole Miss gets the home chalk in a Saturday SEC showdown at Vaught-Hemingway. The Tigers have been stingy on defense all season, and the Rebels have been productive on offense.
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- Ole Miss is a -5.5 home favorite, with the fair price on the Rebels at -194
- Missouri is 5-1 overall; Ole Miss is 4-1, with a blowout loss to Florida on their résumé
- The only recent meeting in this window goes to Missouri, 38-27 in 2019
Lines at a glance
Where this game is priced right now. Every number is peer to peer, so there is no house margin in it.
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Setting Your Own Number on BettorEdge
That is your benchmark. On BettorEdge, you set the number yourself and trade peer-to-peer with no built-in vig, so if you think the Rebels are overpriced at chalk that heavy, post your own line and let the community meet you. The spread is Missouri +5.5, giving Tigers backers a cushion that a traditional sportsbook rarely hands out this cleanly.
The Form: Tigers Defense, Rebels Firepower
Missouri is allowing just 17.7 points per game through six games and is riding a two-game winning streak after beating Florida and Texas A&M back-to-back at home. Their only stumble was a road loss at Mississippi State. Ole Miss is averaging 38.8 points per game but has a defense that has given up 28 per game, and that Florida blowout, a 52-28 loss on the road, is a red flag. The common opponent is Florida: Missouri beat them 45-17, Ole Miss lost to them 52-28. That split is as lopsided as it gets on the résumé.
The Matchup: Oxford Sets the Stage
This is a true road test for Missouri at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, a venue that has given plenty of opponents trouble. The last time these teams met in this window, Missouri won 38-27 in 2019 at Memorial Stadium. Ole Miss enters as the home favorite, and the Rebels' offense has been productive, but Missouri's defense is the best unit on the field by points-allowed numbers. Whether Ole Miss can push the pace against a disciplined Tigers defense is the central question of this game.
How to play it
The Tigers at +5.5 is the bet worth exploring given Missouri's defensive efficiency and the Florida data point working sharply in their favor. Ole Miss at -194 is a steep price for a team that has already been blown out this season. Head to BettorEdge, post your number on either side, and let the community respond without a house taking a cut.
2026 season so far
Every result both teams have posted this season, with scoring averages.
- vs Arkansas-Pine BluffW 54-14
- at KansasW 38-21
- vs TroyW 27-17
- at Mississippi StateL 24-31
- vs FloridaW 45-17
- vs Texas A&MW 27-6
Went 8-5 in 2025. Current streak: W2.
- vs LouisvilleW 41-38
- vs CharlotteW 41-9
- vs LSUW 32-24
- at FloridaL 28-52
- at VanderbiltW 52-17
Went 13-2 in 2025. Current streak: W1.
Common opponents
Teams both sides have already played this season.
- FloridaMissouri: W 45-17Ole Miss: L 28-52
Matchup history
Missouri Tigers and Ole Miss Rebels last played on Saturday, Oct 12, 2019, when the Missouri Tigers won 38–27.
MISSOle Miss Rebels@MIZMissouri Tigers27–38MIZMeetings from the last 8 seasons, from ESPN.
Preseason scouting report
Missouri Tigers
- New offensive coordinator in Chip Lindsey (Michigan Offensive Coordinator and QB Coach)
- Starting QB from last season is gone. Ole Miss transfer Austin Simmons is expected to start (744 yards, 4 TDs, 5 INTs in six games played
- Ahmad Hardy returns at RB following a sophomore season of 1,649 yards (2nd in FBS) and 16 TDs (T-6th in FBS)
- Top player in terms of receiving yards from last season is gone, with the top returner being Donovan Olugbode (401 yards, 2 TDs). Two transfers are expected to start at WR in Cincinnati transfer Caleb Goodie (484 yards, 2 TDs) and Ole Miss transfer Cayden Lee (635 yards, 3 TDs)
Ole Miss Rebels
- Interim Head Coach Pete Golding took over as full-time head coach (former defensive coordinator)
- New offensive coordinator in John David Baker (East Carolina Offensive Coordinator and QB Coach)
- Trinidad Chambliss returns at QB after a 2025 season of 3,937 yards, 22 TDs and 3 INTs, as well as 527 rushing yards and 8 rushing TDs
- Kewan Lacy returns at RB after a sophomore season of 1,567 yards (3rd in CFB) and 24 TDs (2nd in CFB)
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Frequently asked questions
What time does Missouri Tigers vs Ole Miss Rebels start?+
Missouri Tigers at Ole Miss Rebels kicks off Saturday, Oct 17, 3:30 PM ET at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Start times are listed in Eastern; check your own zone if you are watching from elsewhere.
Who is favored in Missouri Tigers vs Ole Miss Rebels?+
The Ole Miss Rebels are favored at -194 on the moneyline in prediction markets and -5.5 on the spread. Prices move as money comes in, and on BettorEdge you can set your own number on either side.
What is the spread for Missouri Tigers vs Ole Miss Rebels?+
The spread is Ole Miss Rebels -5.5, priced by the BettorEdge community rather than a house. Because the market is peer-to-peer you can also set your own number and wait for someone to take it.
What are Missouri and Ole Miss's records in 2026?+
The Missouri Tigers are 5-1 and the Ole Miss Rebels are 4-1 this season. Missouri is scoring 35.8 points a game and allowing 17.7; Ole Miss is scoring 38.8 and allowing 28.
When did Missouri and Ole Miss last play?+
They last met on Saturday, Oct 12, 2019, when Missouri Tigers won 38-27 at Memorial Stadium.
What is the "community lean" on this game?+
It is the share of real money posted on each team on the BettorEdge peer-to-peer order book. Because every price is backed by another bettor, the open interest is a genuine read on what the community believes.
When do the lines lock?+
Markets lock at kickoff, Saturday, Oct 17, 3:30 PM ET. Prices move as money comes in beforehand, so the community lean and the best number can shift right up until the game starts.
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