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.

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Ole Miss and Missouri are in the middle of a College Football Playoff push, and that can only mean one thing. Florida has this weekend become the biggest fan of Oklahoma and Vanderbilt, and any other school playing Ole Miss and Missouri hereafter. Because the more the Rebels and Tigers lose, the more their CFP chances fade.

Lane Kiffin and Co. remain in pursuit of the Auburn pledge, five-star wideout expected to visit a different SEC foe on Saturday.

It appears OU football will be without its right tackle vs Ole Miss. Derek Simmons was downgraded to doubtful on Thursday's SEC availability report.