The No. 8 Ole Miss Rebels (6-1) and the No. 13 Oklahoma Sooners (6-1) link up on Saturday afternoon in a critical SEC matchup with both conference and College Football Playoff implications. The Rebels had their six-game win streak halted last weekend in a 43-35 loss at Georgia. Meanwhile, Oklahoma took down South Carolina 26-9.

Lawrence North five-star wide receiver Monshun Sales has narrowed his focus to 12 schools with Lane Kiffin and the Ole Miss Rebels among the

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.

Want to get to the College Football Playoff? Duh, of course the Sooners do. Then beating Ole Miss is mandatory. This is OU's biggest game.

Kiffin remains a potential candidate for the Gators gig, receiving significant buzz following Billy Napier's firing.

Ole Miss takes on John Mateer and the No. 8 Oklahoma Sooners before facing South Carolina, Citadel, Florida and Mississippi State, so this is the biggest game left on the schedule. And, barring any changes, it looks to be Chambliss starting at quarterback once again.