Ole Miss vs. Mississippi State: The Egg Bowl Rivalry

The No. 7 Ole Miss Rebels will take on the Mississippi State Bulldogs for the 122nd installment of one of college football’s most underrated rivalries this Friday. Both teams have significant stakes, with Ole Miss aiming for a lot more than just local bragging rights.

Stakes for Ole Miss and Mississippi State

• Ole Miss seeks to secure a spot in the College Football Playoff with a victory and aims for a third consecutive win in the series, something they haven’t accomplished since 2002-04. They hold an all-time series advantage of 66-46-6 against Mississippi State.

• Mississippi State needs a win to attain bowl eligibility after not achieving postseason play since 2022. The Bulldogs have struggled for two seasons with an appalling 2-21 record in conference play.

Key Game Details

• Date: Friday, Nov. 28
• Time: 12 p.m. ET
• Location: Davis Wade Stadium - Starkville, Mississippi
• TV: ABC
• Live Stream: Fubo (Try for free)

Predictions

Despite the distractions, Ole Miss should win this game convincingly, holding advantages in various key metrics against a struggling Mississippi State defense that ranks low in total and scoring defense. The prediction is an Ole Miss win by at least a touchdown, continuing their recent dominance in this rivalry.