flag
back Retour
3 Matchups That Will Decide Ole Miss' Week 11 Matchup Against Oklahoma

Ole Miss needs to win crucial on-field matchups to beat Oklahoma.

Mississippi Rebels running back Joshua Dye runs against Georgia Bulldogs safety Khalil Barnes during the first half at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Coming off a humiliating 42-7 loss to the Georgia Bulldogs, Ole Miss is looking to regain momentum with a win this Saturday over the Oklahoma Sooners.

The Rebels have to win out to have any shot at earning a berth in the College Football Playoff. Oklahoma's chances are already gone, and the team's just looking to make the most of a disappointing season.

There are plenty of on-field matchups that will decide who gets the victory on Saturday. Here are three.

Isaiah Sategna III vs. Nick Cull

Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Isaiah Sategna III stretches for a touchdown during the second half against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Oklahoma wide receiver Isaiah Sategna III leads the Sooners in receptions and receiving yards and is tied for most receiving touchdowns with 49 receptions for 625 yards and four touchdowns. The only comparable pass catcher is tight end Rocky Beers with 38 receptions for 518 yards and four touchdowns. The next leading wide receiver is Trell Harris, who has caught 15 passes for 165 yards and one touchdown.

Sategna primarily lines up in the slot, meaning he'll be guarded by Ole Miss defensive back Nick Cull, who has been the Rebels' primary nickel corner since Edwin Joseph Jr. went down with injury against Vanderbilt.

Cull has two interceptions this season against Charlotte and Vanderbilt, and has fit seamlessly as Joseph's replacement. However, Sategna may be his biggest challenge yet.

Troy Everett vs. David Stone

Mississippi Rebels offensive lineman Troy Everett and offensive lineman Patrick Kutas block Missouri Tigers defensive tackle Marquis Gracial during the second quarter at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Oklahoma interior defensive lineman David Stone is one of the Sooners' best players. Stone leads all Oklahoma defensive linemen with 33 tackles; he also has two sacks. He is also expected to be a first-round draft pick in the upcoming 2027 NFL Draft.

He'll be lined up on Saturday across from Ole Miss offensive guards Delano Townsend and Troy Everett. Everett will be the one Oklahoma will want to target, as he'll be filling in for right guard Patrick Kutas, who is missing Saturday's game due to an injury he suffered against Georgia.

An inexperienced right guard against a first-round draft pick caliber defensive lineman could mean trouble for the Rebels.

Horatio Fields vs. Courtland Guillory

Mississippi Rebels wide receiver Horatio Fields catches the ball for a touchdown over Auburn Tigers cornerback Rayshawn Pleasant at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Usually, Rebels wide receiver Deuce Alexander would be in this spot since he leads the team in receptions and receiving yards. However, the man who is tied with him for leading the team in receiving touchdowns, wide receiver Horatio Fields, has looked like Ole Miss' main target in recent weeks.

In the past four games, Fields has caught 19 passes for 263 yards and four touchdowns. Although he didn't catch a touchdown last Saturday against Georgia, he was the only receiver with real production, with 96 receiving yards, while the next-leading receiver had 23.

He'll likely be matched up against Courtland Guillory, who is the Sooners' main boundary corner. Guillory has caught an interception in two of Oklahoma's last five games and has emerged as a crucial piece of Oklahoma's pass defense.

Fields will have a tough task ahead of him to continue his breakout.

You may like

Vikings reacquire Kirk Cousins from Raiders for 2027 third-round pick

inquisitr.com il y a 58 minutes

Big NFL Moves for Two Ex-Cal Players: Young Fernando Mendoza, Aging Keenan Allen

si.com il y a 18 minutes

Fernando Mendoza inherits a 4-5 Raiders team and NFL history offers two wildly different outcomes

cbssports.com il y a 27 minutes

Rams Trade Rumors: Rashod Bateman Emerges as Last-Minute Wide Receiver Target

si.com il y a 1 heure

3 Takeaways From the Hornets' Much-Needed Win Over the Cavaliers

si.com il y a 2 heures

Bucks hoping for Herro vs. Knicks: Preview, Starters, Injuries, How to Watch

si.com il y a 34 minutes

Rams stand pat at trade deadline, don't make any deals

aol.com il y a 1 heure

Why the Texans Chose to Stand Pat at NFL Trade Deadline

si.com il y a 17 minutes