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Ole Miss walks into Neyland Stadium today with a chance to win in Knoxville for the first time since 1983 but looming is a chance to compete for a division title.
The Rebels (4-1, 1-1 SEC) need a road win to solidify its already decent chances of going to a strong postseason bowl. Tennessee (4-2, 2-1 SEC) is entering a murderer’s row of a stretch with No. 13 Ole Miss, No. 5 Alabama, No. 9 Kentucky and No. 1 Georgia in the next five weeks. SHEESH.
Fans of the Vols are jilted by Lane Kiffin and his departure from UT whether they will admit it or not, so they will be full of moonshine and a high level of swaggy bitterness when the game kicks tonight. Yes, home field advantages are what make college football so unique, but it has been nearly three years since the Vols knocked off a top 25 team at home (2018 vs. No. 11 Kentucky).
So checker Neyland.
Get out your finest gaudy orange overalls.
Tell ole Cooter to wax the General Lee and put some gas in your pontoon for a trip up the Tennessee River.
The Rebels are in town, and it’s time to add another chapter to a history that includes Johnny Vaught, General Neyland, and “Archie Who?” - pour some bourbon, turn on the dang TV, and holler so loud the hillbillies in east Tennessee hear you.
Odds
Line: Ole Miss -2.5
Over/Under: 82.5
How to watch
Where: Neyland Stadium, Knoxville, Tenn.
When: 6:30pm CDT
TV: SECN
Online streaming: WatchESPN