No. 19 Texas hosts No. 7 Ole Miss

In a game scheduled for October 24 at 7:30 p.m. EDT, No. 7 Ole Miss will take on No. 19 Texas. Ole Miss, currently ranked 118th in defensive third down percentage, struggles with opponents converting 44% of the time. Conversely, Texas ranks 62nd in the FBS for third down conversion, achieving success on 41.7% of such opportunities.

Texas' red zone defense is ranked 57th, allowing opponents to score on 81.3% of occasions, while Ole Miss leads the pack in red zone offense, converting on an impressive 100% of red zone opportunities.

The passing game for Texas is led by Arch Manning, who has thrown for 1,298 yards, including 11 touchdowns and 5 interceptions, boasting a completion percentage of 64.1%. Rushing runs are handled by Daylan Smothers, who has accumulated 289 yards on 65 carries, including 2 touchdowns. On the receiving end, Ryan Wingo has made significant contributions with 345 yards on 26 catches and 3 touchdowns.

In Texas' offense, Trinidad Chambliss has shone with 1,676 passing yards, 14 touchdowns, 4 interceptions, and a 67.6% completion percentage. Kewan Lacy has contributed with 352 rushing yards on 62 carries, including 5 touchdowns, alongside 2 receptions for 11 yards. Caleb Cunningham has also shown his value with 61 yards on 3 catches and 1 touchdown.

Ole Miss' offense is spearheaded by Chambliss, who has thrown for 241 yards on 20-of-36 attempts (55.6%) with 3 touchdowns and no interceptions. Lacy, on the ground, has made an impact with 352 yards on 62 carries and 5 touchdowns, with 2 receptions for 11 yards. Deuce Alexander has excelled with 523 yards on 35 catches and 5 touchdowns, highlighting Ole Miss' strong red zone offense. In contrast, Texas will host Mississippi State on October 31.