Ole Miss Gets a Defining Test Against Georgia
No. 12 Ole Miss hosts Georgia on November 7 in a pivotal game for the Rebels’ season and College Football Playoff hopes.
Pete Golding’s Ole Miss team gets another chance to make a statement against Georgia when the Bulldogs visit on November 7. The Rebels pulled off a playoff upset over the No. 3 Bulldogs earlier in 2026, but this regular-season meeting carries major weight for Ole Miss’s postseason prospects.
Ole Miss has two losses and sits at No. 12. A defeat could seriously damage its playoff position, while a victory would strengthen its case before a closing stretch that includes Oklahoma, FCS opponent Wofford and Mississippi State. The new playoff rankings are due Tuesday.
Georgia comes in after beating No. 17 Florida 27-8, following a 27-24 home loss to Auburn. The teams have split their four meetings since 2023: Georgia won 52-17 that year and 43-35 last season, while Ole Miss took a 28-10 victory in 2024 and then prevailed in the playoff.
Ole Miss will be without running back Kewan Lacy, who is not expected to return for the Georgia game. Makhi Frazier and Shekai Mills-Knight are among the other options in the Rebels’ backfield.
The Bulldogs have also struggled at points against Vanderbilt, Auburn and Alabama, giving Ole Miss potential openings to exploit. Georgia remains a formidable opponent, but a strong performance could give Golding another high-profile win over Kirby Smart’s team.