Ole Miss football 2024 game-by-game predictions

Week 5: Ole Miss 27, Kentucky 13

The first SEC opponent gives Ole Miss some struggles, with the Kentucky defense keeping Jaxson Dart quiet in the first two quarters. The Wildcats lead 10-7 at the half, but a Lane Kiffin team talk lifts the Rebels in the second half to avoid a defeat that could dent their CFP ambitions. Dart connects with Jordan Watkins on a 70-yard TD pass to get the crowd up, with Kentucky not having an answer to the Ole Miss offense in the second half.

Week 6: South Carolina 10, Ole Miss 31

The half-time team talk against Kentucky ignites a fire as they enter Williams-Brice Stadium and dominate. The Rebels' defense reduced Gamecocks quarterback LaNorris Sellers to just 60 total offensive yards in the first half, with Shane Beamer benching him for Robby Ashford. Jaxson Dart throws for over 300 yards, but Henry Parrish Jr. does the scoring damage with two touchdowns.

Week 7: LSU 21, Ole Miss 27

Two top-10 ranked teams meet in Baton Rouge, with the hostile atmosphere said to be too much for the Ole Miss team by the media. Kiffin's team proves the doubters wrong, with the offense putting together an 80-yard scoring drive with under 2 minutes left to win the game. Tre Harris makes the clutch play, getting one foot down in the corner from an 18-yard pass from Jaxson Dart. The Rebels move into the No.4 spot, with Texas losing to rivals Oklahoma.

Week 8: Ole Miss 34, Oklahoma 24

The bye week gives a chance for several players to get healthy, especially after Ole Miss encounters a tough Oklahoma side. The Sooners fight back in the 3rd quarter to tie it after trailing 24-10 at the half. The Rebels compose themselves and take the win, with tight end Caden Prieskorn grabbing a pair of touchdowns and Trey Amos returning an interception for a TD.