OU football vs Ole Miss score predictions for Week 9 SEC game: Can Sooners bounce back?

NORMAN — OU looks to be in a difficult place against Ole Miss on Saturday.

The Sooners are coming off back-to-back losses and are coming off the Sunday firing of offensive coordinator Seth Littrell.

OU (4-3, 1-3 SEC) is hoping for a turnaround against the Rebels (5-2, 1-2). The game will kick off at 11 a.m. Saturday at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi.

Here’s a look at our staff predictions for the game:

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The Oklahoman’s staff predictions for OU-Ole Miss

Oct 7, 2023; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) passes the ball during the second half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

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Ryan Aber, OU beat writer

Ole Miss 31, OU 10

STUCK IN REVERSE

Sooners’ offense struggles again as losing streak stretches to three — just their second three-game losing streak in 25 seasons. OU’s defense holds up well for a while before the Rebels wear them down. The Sooners’ offense once again struggles to move the ball.

Jenni Carlson, sports enterprise reporter

Ole Miss 31, OU 20

THROWING DARTS

OU’s retooling offense shows signs of life, but Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart is another reminder of what could’ve been. It was Dart or Dillon Gabriel a few years ago.

Justin Martinez, trending reporter

Ole Miss 38, Oklahoma 13

MISS THE MARK

Jackson Arnold struggles to get the passing game going with OU’s depleted wide receiver group. Ole Miss gets the win, and Oklahoma extends its losing streak to three.

Joe Mussatto, columnist

Ole Miss 31, OU 12

SAME OLE, SAME OLE 

Offensive staff changes can’t fix broken OU offense. Sooners lose third straight.

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Publish date : 2024-10-24 22:38:26

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