The Ole Miss Rebels will kick off the 2025 season this Saturday at 6:45 Central Time inside Vaught-Hemingway Stadium against the Georgia State Panthers. It is one of the few times this season where the Rebels will be the undisputed favorite and the clearly more talented team.
That does not mean the Rebels are taking this matchup lightly, as Lane Kiffin mentioned during his Monday press conference. However, this should be a great game for the new-look Rebels, made up of a ton of transfers and first time starters to work some things out before SEC play, which starts next week in Kentucky.
This game will also welcome in the official start of the "Austin Simmons Era" at Ole Miss, at the south paw signal caller will make his first start of his college career. While it won't be the competition level that he will face most of the season , it will still be important to see how the young QB reacts.
I think another important factor to watch will be how the second string O-line looks. There have been some concerns about the health of the group overall, so developing some depth at some key positions might prove vital later in the season.
I am also excited to get our first look at a completely revamped defensive line for Ole Miss. There appears to be a ton of hype about this group, and I am excited to get to see guys like Kam Franklin and William Echoles take some major snaps.
What are the current odds for Georgia State vs Ole Miss?
Point Spread
Ole Miss –35.5 (FanDuel) at -110
Ole Miss –34.5 (FOX Sports / Data Skrive) at -110
Ole Miss –35.5 (BetMGM) at -110
Markets lean toward a 35-point advantage for Ole Miss, marking them as heavy favorites against Georgia State.
Over/Under (Total Points)
60.5 points (both SI and BetMGM/FanDuel) at -110
The line suggests expectations of a moderately high-scoring game, though some trends point toward wagering the under.
Moneyline
BetRivers lists Ole Miss at –10000, with Georgia State at +2900
This reflects an overwhelming confidence from bettors in Ole Miss as the likely winner.
SEC Network+ will carry the live broadcast — the primary channel for SEC matchups.
ESPN App offers live streaming of the game for those with access via cable or streaming subscription tied to their TV provider.
Streaming Platforms with SEC Network access:
Sling TV (Sling Orange + Sports Extra)
Hulu + Live TV
YouTube TV
FuboTV
How to Listen
The Ole Miss Radio Network will have the call of the game as always, with the voice of the Rebels, David Kellum. The broadcast can be found inside the Ole Miss app.