The Ole Miss Rebels and head coach Lane Kiffin giveth and taketh. The 2024 season was thought to be the best chance for the Rebels to win the SEC championship and gain the College Football Playoff. Instead, Betting on College Football losses to the Kentucky Wildcats and LSU Tigers have damaged those prospects. Now comes a dangerous road game against the Arkansas Razorbacks. Just ask the Tennessee Volunteers about the dangers of taking the Hogs lightly in Fayetteville. Certainly, Arkansas has shown improvement and increased tenacity in a critical season for HC Sam Pittman.
Ole Miss Rebels vs. Arkansas Razorbacks NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, November 2, 2024, Noon ET |
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| Location: | DWR Razorback Stadium, Fayetteville, AR |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Mississippi | -7 -110 | 53½ -110 | -260 |  |
| Arkansas | +7 -110 | 53½ -110 | +218 | |
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Ole Miss Team Overview
Last game, the Mississippi Rebels won 26-14 against the Oklahoma Sooners as 19-point home favorites. The game went under the total of 50. Ole Miss has a record of 6-2 straight up, 5-3 against the spread, and 1-7 over/under the total. Ole Miss ranks 2nd for total offense, 4th for passing, 41st for rushing, and 14th for scoring. Defensively they rank 11th overall, 66th against the pass, 1st against the rush, and 1st for points allowed. Also, Mississippi ranks 45th for fewest turnovers lost and 59th for takeaways.
So far this season, the Ole Miss defensive line has been one of the best in the nation. They added to that legacy with a dominant performance on Saturday. The Rebels took down Oklahoma to win no. 6 on the year. In sum, the defensive line sacked Oklahoma quarterback Jackson Arnold nine times. Since 2020 that is the most in a game. Suntarine Perkins led the way with three sacks, JJ Pegues and Princely Umanmlielin recorded two apiece, and Jared Ivey and Akeelo Stone recorded one each.
In a sloppy first half for the Rebels, the defense surrendered 235 yards of total offense. Also, they allowed just 94 in the second, a massive turnaround that helped the Rebels get back into the game.
Of course, the massive second-half performance helped bolster confidence in not only the defense but the team as a whole. The Rebel offense struck twice to secure a 12-point lead they would not relinquish. Finally, the defense also pitched a second half shutout.
The defensive line’s ability to bounce back after the bye week was important. But bouncing back out of halftime was imperative for a victory. Following up on this big performance will be a key factor in taking down Arkansas on the road next Saturday.
Arkansas Razorbacks Team Overview
Last game, the Arkansas Razorbacks won 58-25 against the Mississippi State Bulldogs as 7.5-point road favorites. The game went over the online betting total of 55. Arkansas has a record of 5-3 straight up, 6-2 against the spread, and 4-4 over/under the total. Arkansas ranks 7th for total offense, 23rd for passing, 28th for rushing and 33rd for scoring. Defensively they rank 55th overall, 88th against the pass, 37th against the rush, and 42nd for points allowed. Also, Arkansas ranks 87th for fewest turnovers lost and 43rd for takeaways.
Ole Miss at Arkansas SBG Free Picks
Arkansas will attract Betting on College Football attention as a dangerous home team. On the other hand, Ole Miss will get its share of public sector support based on branding. Arkansas makes for a dangerous home dog.
Ole Miss at Arkansas SBG Best Bet: Arkansas Razorbacks.