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.

The Oregonian/OregonLive sports staff returns with its picks for Week 9 of the 2025 college football season. While Oregon State has a bye this week, the No. 6 Oregon Ducks will host the Wisconsin Badgers at Autzen Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

No. 13 Oklahoma hosts No. 8 Ole Miss in a top-15 Week 9 showdown. David Pollack predicts Oklahoma will win 27–17 at home. The matchup features Oklahoma’s elite defense vs. Ole Miss’ explosive offense.

Vitello stunned the college baseball world with his recent decision to depart Knoxville, pokes some fun at Kiffin in goodbye statement.

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.

Week 9 of the 2025 college football season brings another big slate for the SEC. That conference is home to all three ranked matchups on Saturday, each with their own implications on the league and the nation as a whole.

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