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Ole Miss releases details for Military Appreciation Day game vs. Auburn
By Sydney Hunte
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Ole Miss is set to host Auburn on Saturday. With the Rebels looking to maintain their undefeated season, the university has revealed details of the Military Appreciation Day events it has in store.
During the game, veteran students, alumni, and faculty are set to be honored. On the field, the team will wear special helmets with a patriotic theme. As for the Ole Miss logo at the middle of the Hollingsworth Field playing surface at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, it will be painted in the colors of the American flag.
The “Pride of the South” marching band at halftime will also feature a performance in honor of the armed forces.
Ole Miss and Auburn are set to kick off at noon ET, with the game to be shown on ESPN.
Sydney is an Atlanta-based journalist who has covered everything from SEC and ACC football to MLS, the U.S. men's national soccer team and professional tennis. His work has appeared on such platforms as SB Nation, Cox Media Group and FanSided.
