The SEC's new schedule format pairs Oklahoma with Ole Miss as a permanent opponent, a decision that has surprised many. Fans, media personalities, and even Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin have expressed confusion over the matchup due to a lack of history or geographical connection.

No. 8 Ole Miss (6-1, 3-1 SEC) will hit the road to Norman in Week 9 for an SEC showdown against the Oklahoma Sooners with both programs eyeing statement wins on

OU football will be without right tackle Derek Simmons for the Ole Miss game, per the latest availability report released Friday night.

Across the SEC, road teams scored massive wins in Week 9 action with home teams going just 1-6. Week 9 served as a College Football Playoff elimination weekend for several teams in the SEC.

Ole Miss Rebels quarterback Trinidad Chambliss ties Johnny Manziel in SEC history after his big game against the Oklahoma Sooners.

The Oklahoma Sooners suffered the biggest drop of teams ranked in the latest US LBM Coaches Poll after loss to Ole Miss.

N o. 8 Ole Miss (6-1, 3-1 SEC) will travel to Norman in Week 9 for a Top-15 SEC showdown against John Mateer and the Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.

OU football players Jovantae Barnes, Logan Howland, Derek Simmons and Gentry Williams were all listed as questionable for Saturday's game vs. Ole Miss.

Tennessee has really struggled on the road, and Kentucky did take No. 21 Texas to overtime last week. In fact, the Wildcats were just a few inches away from winning last Saturday’s thriller. Quarterback Cutter Boley had his best game as a Wildcat (outplaying preseason Heisman Trophy favorite Archie Manning),