Two of college football’s most explosive offenses will clash when Arkansas visits No. 17 Ole Miss on Friday night in a game that could become an offensive showcase.
The undefeated Razorbacks (2-0) enter the contest boasting the nation’s fourth-best offense, averaging 591 yards per game, while the Rebels (2-0) aren’t far behind, ranking sixth nationally with 575 yards per game.
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Arkansas has been particularly lethal on the scoreboard, averaging 54 points per game (5th in FBS) behind quarterback Taylen Green, who has thrown for 561 yards with an impressive 10 touchdowns against just two interceptions while completing 71.9% of his passes.
Green showcased his dual-threat ability in Arkansas’ 56-14 win over Arkansas State last week, passing for 239 yards and four touchdowns while adding 151 rushing yards and another score on the ground.
Ole Miss counters with freshman quarterback Austin Simmons, who has accumulated 576 passing yards with three touchdowns and four interceptions. The Rebels’ offense is bolstered by running back Kewan Lacy, who has rushed for 246 yards and four touchdowns this season, including 138 yards in their recent 30-23 victory over Kentucky.
While both teams feature balanced attacks that each average 257.5 rushing yards per game, Arkansas holds a slight edge in passing offense (333.5 yards per game to Ole Miss’ 317.5).
Defensively, Arkansas has been more consistent, allowing just 260 yards and 10.5 points per game. Ole Miss has struggled against the run, ranking 113th nationally by allowing 181.5 rushing yards per game, though their pass defense has been stout (18th nationally).
The turnover battle could prove decisive, with Arkansas holding a +2 turnover margin (25th in FBS) while Ole Miss ranks near the bottom nationally at -3 (118th). The Rebels have also been more penalty-prone, averaging 68.5 penalty yards per game compared to Arkansas’ 47.
Both teams feature standout receivers, with Ole Miss’ Harrison Wallace III accumulating 247 yards on just nine catches, while Arkansas’ O’Mega Blake has 185 yards on 12 receptions with two touchdowns.
Who: Ole Miss Rebels vs Arkansas Razorbacks
When: 7 p.m. ET, Sept. 13
Where: Oxford, MS
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