Missouri home game becomes a more consequential ranked opportunity

No. 13 Missouri visits No. 9 Ole Miss on Oct. 17, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. CT, with the broadcast network still pending. Former Rebels Austin Simmons, Cayden Lee and Chris Graves Jr. add a major familiarity storyline, while Golding's preparation, Missouri's improved defense and the status of safety Edwin Joseph are central to whether Ole Miss can sustain its Vanderbilt improvement.