Jordan-Hare Stadium will play host to a pivotal SEC West matchup on Saturday when No. 18 Auburn hosts incoming, 10th-ranked Ole Miss. The winner of Saturday’s assembly will stay in rivalry to assert the division championship, whereas the loser shall be enjoying merely for bowl standing.
The Rebels (6-1) have just one loss on the season up to now, a 42-21 defeat at then-No. 1 Alabama. The Tigers (5-2) have losses to then-No. 10 Penn State and Georgia, now the No. 1 staff within the nation. By advantage of just one SEC loss, nonetheless, Auburn can nonetheless head to Atlanta with wins over Ole Miss, Texas A&M and, to finish the season, Alabama.
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How will the battle play out on Saturday? It is probably it is going to be an offensive showcase, as each groups play quarterbacks recognized to frustrate opposing defenses with their speeding capability.
Rebels quarterback Matt Corral is among the nation’s greatest in that regard, speeding 100 instances on the season for 474 yards and 9 scores this season. That features an unbelievable 30-carry, 195-yard outburst vs. Tennessee in Week 7. (These weren’t simply stat-stuffing rushes, both: Ole Miss wanted his speeding acumen in what was in the end a 31-26 victory). Oh, and he has accomplished 140 of 207 passes — 67.6 % — for 1,913 yards and 15 touchdowns to 1 interception.
Conversely, Auburn’s Bo Nix has been extra battle-tested — at the least in regard to his standing because the Tigers’ unquestioned chief. First-year coach Bryan Harsin pulled Nix late vs. Georgia State in Week 4, permitting LSU switch TJ Finley to guide a controversial game-winning drive vs. the Panthers. Harsin benched Nix once more vs. LSU, as Auburn fell behind 10-Zero early. He finally got here again to finish 23 of 44 passes for 255 yards and a rating. He additionally added 74 speeding yards and one other landing within the win.
Nix has since reclaimed his standing because the Tigers’ starter, combining to finish 42 of 64 passes (65.6 %) for 509 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. He additionally has one other speeding landing.
Sporting Information has every part it’s worthwhile to tune in and watch what needs to be a unbelievable quarterback battle between Ole Miss and Auburn:
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What channel is Ole Miss vs. Auburn on immediately?
- TV channel (nationwide): ESPN
- Stay stream: ESPN App, fuboTV
The assembly between Ole Miss and Auburn shall be broadcast nationally on ESPN. Sean McDonough and Todd Blackledge will name the sport.
Ole Miss vs. Auburn begin time
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 30
- Kickoff: 7 p.m. ET
Ole Miss vs. Auburn will kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET from Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala.
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Ole Miss schedule 2021
| Opponent | Date | Consequence |
| vs. Louisville (Atlanta) | Sept. 6 | Ole Miss 43, Louisville 24 |
| vs. Austin Peay | Sept. 11 | Ole Miss 54, Austin Peay 17 |
| vs. Tulane | Sept. 18 | Ole Miss 61, Tulane 21 |
| Bye | Sept. 25 | N/A |
| at No. 1 Alabama | Oct. 2 | Alabama 42, Ole Miss 21 |
| vs. No. 13 Arkansas | Oct. 9 | Ole Miss 52, Arkansas 51 |
| at Tennessee | Oct. 16 | Ole Miss 31, Tennessee 26 |
| vs. LSU | Oct. 23 | Ole Miss 31, LSU 17 |
| at No. 18 Auburn | Oct. 30 | TBD |
| vs. Liberty | Nov. 6 | TBD |
| vs. No. 14 Texas A&M | Nov. 13 | TBD |
| vs. Vanderbilt | Nov. 20 | TBD |
| at Mississippi State | Nov. 25 | TBD |
Auburn schedule 2021
| Opponent | Date | Consequence |
| vs. Akron | Sept. 4 | Auburn 60, Akron 10 |
| vs. Alabama State | Sept. 11 | Auburn 62, Alabama State 0 |
| at No. 10 Penn State | Sept. 18 | Penn State 28, Auburn 20 |
| vs. Georgia State | Sept. 25 | Auburn 34, Georgia State 24 |
| at LSU | Oct. 2 | Auburn 24, LSU 19 |
| vs. No. 2 Georgia | Oct. 9 | Georgia 34, Auburn 10 |
| at No. 17 Arkansas | Oct. 16 | Auburn 38, Arkansas 23 |
| Bye | Oct. 23 | N/A |
| vs. No. 10 Ole Miss | Oct. 30 | TBD |
| at No. 14 Texas A&M | Nov. 6 | TBD |
| vs. Mississippi State | Nov. 13 | TBD |
| at South Carolina | Nov. 20 | TBD |
| vs. No. Three Alabama | Nov. 27 | TBD |
