The Rebels are back in Oxford for the biggest night of the regular season: No. 12 Ole Miss hosts No. 2 Georgia on Saturday, and Monday delivered a full slate of Georgia-week news — Pete Golding’s game plan, the Kewan Lacy injury picture, Trinidad Chambliss’s Heisman standing and the opening line. Both basketball teams tipped off their seasons, too. Here’s everything worth your click this morning. Hotty Toddy.
Football
Football vs. Georgia: First Look
Mon., Nov. 2 · last 24 hours. The matchup is set: No. 12 Ole Miss (6-2) welcomes No. 2 Georgia (7-1) to Vaught-Hemingway on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. CT on ABC. It’s the 50th meeting between the programs, and the Rebels arrive off last season’s 39-34 College Football Playoff win over the Bulldogs in the Sugar Bowl. (Ole Miss Athletics)
TRANSCRIPT: Everything Pete Golding Said Monday as Ole Miss Turns to No. 2 Georgia
Mon., Nov. 2 · last 24 hours. Golding laid out the blueprint Monday: stop the run or it’s “a long night,” protect the football and cut out the explosive plays that hurt Ole Miss in Athens a year ago. He called Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton “tough as nails” and an elite game manager who rarely beats himself. (The Rebel Walk)
Week 9 Heisman Rankings 2026: Jeremiah Smith Ahead of Darian Mensah, for Now
Mon., Nov. 2 · last 24 hours. Trinidad Chambliss sits No. 4 in the latest Heisman rankings — more than 2,000 passing yards, 18 touchdowns and seven scores on the ground — with the note that a win over Georgia could vault him into the top three. Saturday in Oxford is his signature-moment opportunity. (Yahoo Sports)
Kirby Smart evaluates Trinidad Chambliss, says Ole Miss QB’s anticipation is ‘unmatched’
Mon., Nov. 2 · last 24 hours. Even the opposing coach is impressed. Kirby Smart called Chambliss “pinpoint” with the football and said his “anticipation of windows” is “probably unmatched,” crediting the senior’s accuracy and experience. High praise from a two-time national champion the week before he tries to slow Chambliss down. (Saturday Down South)
Ole Miss running back Kewan Lacy not expected to play against Georgia
Mon., Nov. 2 · last 24 hours. Golding said Monday that Kewan Lacy, still working back from a shoulder injury, is “not expected” this week: “It’s a work in progress.” Luke Ferrelli’s ankle also remains uncertain after limited Auburn action. The SEC’s first availability report, due Wednesday night, should bring clarity on both. (HottyToddy.com)
Will Georgia’s Ellis Robinson be good to go against Ole Miss football?
Mon., Nov. 2 · last 24 hours. On the other sideline, Georgia star corner Ellis Robinson left the Florida win with a knee issue. Smart said there was no structural damage and “hopefully he’ll be good to go,” calling it a minor bruise or cramp. His availability shapes how Ole Miss can attack downfield. (Yahoo Sports)
Georgia opens as slight road favorite over Ole Miss in Week 10 showdown
Sun., Nov. 1 · last 48 hours. Even in Oxford, Vegas opened Georgia as a 3.5-point road favorite, with the over/under set at 56.5 — numbers that show how closely the market views this top-15 clash. The Rebels beat the Bulldogs in the Playoff last season, and the market sees another tight one. (Saturday Down South)
Men’s Basketball
Ole Miss Men’s Basketball Rolls Past Alcorn State 99-58 in Season Opener
Mon., Nov. 2 · last 24 hours. Chris Beard’s Rebels opened the season in style, never trailing in a 99-58 rout of Alcorn State. Budd Clark poured in 17 points with seven assists, Patton Pinkins added 16 and Santiago Trouet chipped in 15. Six Rebels reached double figures as Ole Miss forced 26 turnovers. (The Rebel Walk)
Women’s Sports
Women’s Basketball Outpaces Alcorn State, 80-38
Mon., Nov. 2 · last 24 hours. The women opened with a defensive clinic, holding Alcorn State to 31% shooting in an 80-38 Kids Day win. Jaida Civil led all scorers with 17, Jade Tillman notched her third career double-double (14 points, 11 rebounds) and Jada Richard added 14. A dominant start to 2026-27. (Ole Miss Athletics)
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