Good morning, Rebel Nation — it’s Texas week. No. 7 Ole Miss (5-1) is deep into prep for Saturday night in Austin, and today’s slate leads with the fresh stuff: the Rebels’ by-the-numbers matchup edge, the first SEC injury report, word that Texas’ star pass rusher may sit, and the latest from Pete Golding’s practice podium. Below that, Trinidad Chambliss closing in on the record book, an offensive line playing the best football in the country, and Coach Yo’s ranked women’s hoops team. Here are your links for Thursday, October 22. Hotty Toddy.
Football
Ole Miss vs. Texas Preview: Stats, Matchups and Key Numbers
Thu., Oct. 22 · last 24 hours. No. 7 Ole Miss heads to Austin a perfect 24-for-24 in the red zone against a Texas defense giving up just 272.5 yards and 17.8 points a game. The trenches decide it: the Rebels have allowed 0.83 sacks per game, while Texas has piled up 19 in six games. (The Rebel Walk)
3 Ole Miss Players Questionable vs. Texas on Initial SEC Injury Report
Wed., Oct. 21 · last 24 hours. The first SEC availability report lists three Rebels as questionable for Saturday: offensive linemen Terez Davis and Brycen Sanders, and cornerback Pat Broomfield. Senior corner Edwin Joseph remains out after ankle surgery. The front-line uncertainty matters against a Texas pass rush that has racked up 19 sacks. (Sports Illustrated)
Texas Star EDGE Colin Simmons Listed as Doubtful for Ole Miss Matchup
Wed., Oct. 21 · last 24 hours. Texas may be without its best pass rusher. Edge Colin Simmons is doubtful after leaving the Florida loss with a high-ankle sprain and not returning. If he can’t go, Trinidad Chambliss and an Ole Miss line that rarely surrenders pressure could get a friendlier night in Austin. (On3)
Football vs. Texas: Practice Report
Wed., Oct. 21 · last 24 hours. Pete Golding warned against reading too much into the Missouri blowout, telling reporters, “Sometimes there’s a false confidence created based on outcomes.” Makhi Frazier and Patrick Kutas talked depth and offensive-line chemistry as the Rebels sharpened up for a Saturday night road test at Texas. (Ole Miss Athletics)
Pete Golding Has Given Ole Miss a New Formula for Winning
Wed., Oct. 21 · last 24 hours. Sports Illustrated argues Golding has the Rebels playing a tougher, defense-first brand of football, pointing to the program’s first-ever Playoff win and a 5-1 start built on wins over LSU, Vanderbilt and Missouri. The 31-3 homecoming rout is the clearest evidence yet of the formula. (Sports Illustrated)
Texas’ Recent Collapse Gives Ole Miss a Valuable Lesson
Tue., Oct. 20 · last 48 hours. Texas has dropped two straight by blowing second-half leads to Oklahoma and Florida. The lesson for Ole Miss is simple: finish. The Rebels stalled in the third quarter against Missouri before pulling away, and a sharper middle quarter in Austin could be the difference. (Sports Illustrated)
Trinidad Chambliss Is Closing In on Ole Miss History
Tue., Oct. 20 · last 48 hours. Chambliss has thrown a touchdown pass in 19 straight games, tying Matt Corral for the second-longest streak in school history and sitting three shy of Chad Kelly’s record of 22. The former Ferris State star went 20-of-36 for 241 yards and three scores against Missouri. (Sports Illustrated)
Ole Miss’ Offensive Line Makes Statement After Dominant Week 7
Mon., Oct. 19. The Rebels’ offensive line drew the highest Pro Football Network grade of any unit in the country for Week 7, paving the way for 257 rushing yards against Missouri. Kewan Lacy (122) and Makhi Frazier (101) both cleared the century mark behind a group allowing sacks on just 3.3% of dropbacks. (Sports Illustrated)
Women’s Sports
Coach Yo’s Rebels Land at No. 19 in Preseason AP Top 25
Tue., Oct. 20 · last 48 hours. Yolett McPhee-McCuin’s team opens the year ranked No. 19 in the AP preseason poll despite returning just two players around ten newcomers. “Basically, I have a brand-new team,” Coach Yo said. She has led five straight 20-win seasons and five straight NCAA Tournament appearances. (HottyToddy.com)
From Open Practice to Avengers Night, Ole Miss Has Big Plans for Basketball Fans
Tue., Oct. 20 · last 48 hours. Ole Miss women’s basketball rolled out its 2026-27 promotional slate, from a free open practice to Avengers Night, Military Appreciation and a New Year’s Eve game at the Pavilion. Student, family and group ticket deals round out a season that tips off with an exhibition against Lane College. (HottyToddy.com)
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