FBS-CFB Game Preview: Washington State Cougars (3-2) vs. Mississippi Rebels (5-0)

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Venue & Game Details

Stadium: Vaught-Hemingway Stadium at Hollingsworth Field

Location: Oxford, Mississippi

Kickoff Time: 12:45 PM ET / 11:45 AM CT

Broadcast: SEC Network

Weather Forecast (Oxford, MS)

Conditions: Sunny, mild

High: 71°F (22°C)

Low: 50°F (10°C)

Wind: Light, 3–5 mph

Precipitation: 0% chance

Impact: Perfect football weather; no major effect on passing or kicking games.

Injury Report

Washington State Cougars

TE H. Cedarland – Questionable (lower body)

RB Lee Beebe Jr. – Out (season-ending knee)

S Bryson Bonds – Out (season-ending knee)

S Byron Baldwin Jr. – Out (undisclosed, season)

Ole Miss Rebels

QB Austin Simmons – Limited (ankle, backup role)

WR Evan Stewart – Out

WR Dillon Gresham – Out

DB Trey McNutt – Out

DB Daylen Austin – Probable (arm)

Key Player Matchups

QB Zevi Eckhaus (WSU) vs. LB Jaden Yates (Ole Miss)

Eckhaus: 538 yards, 4 TDs, 2 INTs, dual-threat ability.

Yates: 28 tackles, defensive leader, excels in QB containment.

WR Josh Meredith (WSU) vs. CB Deantre Prince (Ole Miss)

Meredith: 255 yards, 1 TD, reliable possession target.

Prince: Veteran SEC corner, strong in man coverage.

QB Trinidad Chambliss (Ole Miss) vs. WSU Secondary

Chambliss: 1,033 yards, 5 TDs, 1 INT, plus 266 rushing yards.

WSU defense: Allowing 28.8 PPG, ranked 101st nationally.

RB Kewan Lacy (Ole Miss) vs. LB Anthony Palano (WSU)

Lacy: 445 yards, 8 TDs, 4.4 YPC.

Palano: 39 tackles, 3 TFL, WSU’s top tackler.

Recent Team Form

Washington State

Last game: Defeated Colorado State 20-3.

Losses: North Texas (59-10), Washington (59-24).

Offense: 306.6 YPG (128th FBS), 20.6 PPG (111th).

Defense: 330.2 YPG allowed (50th), 28.8 PPG allowed (101st).

Ole Miss

Last game: Defeated LSU 24-19.

Offense: 530.6 YPG (#7 FBS), 40.6 PPG (#14).

Defense: 336.2 YPG allowed (#53), 18.8 PPG allowed (#33).

Riding a 7-game non-conference winning streak by 30+ points.

Series History

First-Ever Meeting between Washington State and Ole Miss.

Programs have no prior head-to-head record.

Betting Trends

Ole Miss Rebels:

4-1 ATS this season.

4-0 ATS at home in 2025.

7 straight non-conference wins by 30+ points.

Washington State Cougars:

2-3 ATS this season.

1-4 ATS as a road underdog of 28+ points.

5-14 ATS on the road after a road win.

Totals:

Ole Miss: 3 of 5 games have gone Over.

WSU: 3 of 5 games have gone Over.

Neutral lean: Under 58.5 due to WSU’s offensive struggles.

Historical Betting Results

WSU has struggled historically vs. ranked SEC opponents (0-6 all-time).

Ole Miss is 21-2 vs. non-conference opponents under Lane Kiffin.

Rebels have covered in 6 of last 8 games as 30+ point favorites.

Projected Score: Ole Miss 45, Washington State 13

Game Odds

Washington State Cougars           58.5

Mississippi Rebels                          – 33.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 10, 2025