MISS to win+142TLDR: Florida's first-year coach has already lost to Trinidad Chambliss twice by 30-plus, and his defense's only real test gave up 39, so Ole Miss can win this without its star back.
Supports
- Coach vs QB
Jon Sumrall faced Chambliss twice at Tulane last season and lost 45-10 and 41-10, and he still hasn't found an answer.
- Last meeting
Ole Miss beat Florida 34-24 last November with 538 yards on 83 plays and held the Gators to 103 second-half yards.
- Florida's schedule
Florida's 2 home wins came against Florida Atlantic and FCS Campbell, and in its only real test Auburn scored 39.
- Bye week
Ole Miss is off October 3, so it has no reason to hold anything back, and its injured players get 2 weeks before Vanderbilt.
Against
- Kewan Lacy
Lacy is doubtful with a shoulder injury after running for 224 yards and 3 TD against Florida last year, and his backups have 21 carries combined.
- Secondary
Ole Miss has ruled out 5 defensive backs, including cornerbacks Cedrick Beavers, Dorian Barney and Victor Lincoln Jr., against a Florida offense scoring 54 a game.
Neutral
- Weather
Kickoff is forecast sunny and in the low 80s with a 6-9 mph north wind, so the weather won't help or hurt either passing game.
- Series
The all-time series is tied 13-13-1, and the home team won each of the last 2 meetings, Florida 24-17 and Ole Miss 34-24.