ESPN’s SP+ predicts final score of Ole Miss vs. Kentucky showdown in Week 2
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Revenge could be on the horizon in the Bluegrass when Lane Kiffin and the Ole Miss Rebels arrive for their clash with Mark Stoops and the Kentucky Wildcats to kick off the SEC schedule.
After suffering a shocking defeat in Oxford last season, the Rebels are hungry for revenge in what should be another heated matchup that could come down to the wire for the fifth consecutive year.
In this week’s ESPN SP+ predictions, Ole Miss is favored to reclaim victory at Kroger Field, projected to win 32-16 against Kentucky.
The Wildcats enter this contest with a 1-0 record following a hard-fought 24-16 win over Toledo. Meanwhile, the Rebels arrive riding high after an impressive 63-7 victory over Georgia State at the Vaught in week 1.
Historically, Ole Miss holds a commanding lead in the all-time series against Kentucky, boasting a record of 30 wins, 15 loses and 1 tie. In this century alone, the Rebels have outperformed Kentucky with a record of 7-3.
Ole Miss is a 10-point road favorite in Lexington this weekend, according to the latest college football betting lines.
Kickoff is set for 3:30 PM ET from Kroger Field In Lexington.
Lee Ann joins the Saturday Down South team, bringing over fifteen years of experience covering the SEC as both a sports journalist and football scout. With her keen eye for talent, she has also flexes her skills as the Director of Recruiting for the Rebel Walk( Ole Miss) Herring, is a staff writer at USA Today Sports Wildcats Wire, where she dives into the thrilling world of Kentucky football and basketball. When fall rolls around, you can catch her on air as an analyst for the Wake up 502 College Football Show on Big X Sports Radio 96.1 FM—because who doesn't love a good game day chat? A proud Brown University alum, Lee Ann balances her time between the sidelines and press box with her passion for coaching her boys' youth lacrosse and savoring a fine glass of bourbon alongside a good cigar. So, whether she's dissecting plays or rallying the next generation of athletes, Lee Ann is your spirited insider ready to tackle all things SEC!
