Ole Miss leads by 12.5 points against Auburn in Saturday SEC clash
The No. 12 ranked Rebels host the Tigers at 11:45 a.m., seeking to extend their recent dominance in a matchup defined by offensive efficiency and defensive struggles.
By Robert Marshall ·
Ole Miss will host Auburn at 11:45 a.m. Saturday in a Southeastern Conference matchup where the Rebels are favored by 12.5 points. The No. 12 ranked team, currently 5-2 overall and 3-2 in conference play, faces the Auburn Tigers, who hold a 4-3 overall record and a 2-3 conference mark.
This contest marks the 49th meeting between the two programs. Ole Miss has won the last two matchups against Auburn. The game will air on the SEC Network and the ESPN app, with audio available on the Ole Miss Radio Network. Betting lines show Ole Miss at 3-4 against the spread and Auburn at 2-5.
The statistical profiles of both teams reveal distinct contrasts in offensive output and defensive performance. Ole Miss averages 432.9 yards per game, ranking 35th in the Football Bowl Subdivision. Their passing offense is a strength, ranking 17th with 284.9 yards per game, while their rushing game ranks 83rd with 148.0 yards per game. The Rebels average 36.0 points per game, a figure that places them 24th nationally.
Auburn’s offense ranks lower, sitting at 80th with 376.1 total yards per game. Their passing attack ranks 90th with 210.6 yards, while their rushing game ranks 55th with 165.6 yards. The Tigers average 25.4 points per game, ranking 93rd. Defensively, both units struggle, with Ole Miss allowing 394.1 yards per game (108th) and Auburn allowing 396.9 yards per game (110th).
Specific situational metrics highlight the inefficiencies on both sides. Ole Miss ranks 104th in defensive third-down percentage, allowing opponents to convert 41.3% of the time. Auburn ranks 47th in offensive third-down conversion at 43.0%. In the red zone, Ole Miss ranks 5th offensively, scoring on 96.2% of opportunities, while Auburn ranks 128th defensively, allowing scores on 95.2% of trips.
Team leaders include Trinidad Chambliss for Ole Miss, who has thrown for 1,926 yards, 16 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. Kewan Lacy leads the rushing attack with 388 yards, while Deuce Alexander has 610 receiving yards. For Auburn, Byrum Brown has passed for 1,362 yards and eight touchdowns while also rushing for 480 yards and six scores. Keshaun Singleton leads the Tigers in receiving with 431 yards.
Both teams rank low in time of possession, indicating a fast-paced style of play. Ole Miss holds the ball for an average of 26 minutes and 42 seconds, ranking 133rd in the FBS. Auburn’s average is 26 minutes and 49 seconds, ranking 132nd.
