Ole Miss Football

Ole Miss rolls into 2025 on the strength of back-to-back 10-win seasons under Lane Kiffin, including a Gator Bowl victory over Duke to close out 2024. They’ve earned a real seat at the SEC Championship table and feel like they’re finally ready to crash the Playoff party.

Alabama, Georgia, and Texas still dominate the odds, but Ole Miss isn't just tagging along anymore. They’re squarely in the mix. The biggest shakeup is under center. Jaxson Dart, who threw for over 4,200 yards and 29 touchdowns in 2024, left early for the NFL.

Now it’s Austin Simmons’ show. The sophomore has plenty of potential, and showed flashes last fall in limited reps. He’ll need to level up fast. Behind him are AJ Maddox (still recovering from a spring hand injury), plus a couple of new transfers that offer depth but not much certainty.

The wideout group has also turned over. Jordan Watkins and Tre Harris are gone. But the Rebels reloaded with De’Zhaun Stribling, Harrison Wallace III, Cayden Lee, and Traylon Ray, all fast, physical options ready to work in Kiffin’s offense. In the backfield, look for Damien Taylor, Kewan Lacy, and Logan Diggs to rotate in.

Defense is where things get tricky. Ole Miss lost five key players to the NFL, including stars like Walter Nolen and Trey Amos. The front seven and secondary will need to be rebuilt on the fly.

Right now, Ole Miss sits at No. 24 in the latest national power ratings with an 85.8 score. That puts them just behind Washington and just ahead of Iowa. They’re still flying a bit under the radar, but don’t be surprised if they land in the playoff picture come November.

How to bet on Ole Miss

Ole Miss Point Spreads

Let’s say Ole Miss is +9.5 against Georgia. That means they can lose by 9 or fewer, or win outright, and still cover the spread. Georgia needs to win by double digits for that bet to hit.

Ole Miss Over/Unders

These bets are all about total points. If the line is 58.5 and the final is 31-28, that’s a win for Over bettors. If it’s a slower game, you might hit the Under. Scoring pace and QB play usually set the tone here.

Ole Miss Moneylines

Betting the moneyline means picking who wins the game. If Ole Miss is a -300 favorite, you’ll need to wager $30 to win $10. But if they’re a +300 underdog, a $10 bet could win you $30. It’s straight-up risk and reward.

Ole Miss Props

Player props let you bet on things like Simmons’ passing yards, a running back’s rushing total, or whether a receiver scores. Team props could include who scores first or whether the game goes to OT. You’ll find these both at sportsbooks and DFS platforms.

Ole Miss Futures

Futures let you bet on season-long outcomes. You can take Ole Miss to win the SEC, make the College Football Playoff, or go Over a set win total. If you believe in Simmons and the new-look defense, the value’s probably best now, before the hype kicks in.