Game Details
The No. 5 Ole Miss Rebels (10-1, 6-1 SEC) travel to face the Mississippi State Bulldogs (5-6, 1-6 SEC) in the 122nd edition of the Egg Bowl rivalry on Friday, November 28, 2025—Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving. The game will be played at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Mississippi, with kickoff at 11:00 a.m. CT (12:00 p.m. ET). This marks the 98th Battle for the Golden Egg trophy, which Ole Miss leads 60-30-5 since its introduction in 1927. Overall, the Rebels hold a commanding 66-47-6 all-time series advantage, including four wins in the last five meetings.
How to Watch: TV Channel and Streaming Options
• TV Channel: ABC (national broadcast; check local listings for availability).
• Streaming Options: ESPN app, Fubo (offers a free trial for new subscribers), Sling TV, or ESPN+ with a cable login. International viewers can access via ESPN’s global platforms.
• Radio Broadcast: Ole Miss IMG Sports Network (local affiliates; SiriusXM channel 374). Mississippi State Bulldog Sports Network (local affiliates; SiriusXM channel 384).
• Announcers: Sean McDonough (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (color commentary), Allison Williams (sideline reporter).
Tickets are available on secondary markets like Vivid Seats or SeatGeek, starting around $79 for upper-level seats.
Full Game Preview
Team Overviews
Ole Miss Rebels: Lane Kiffin’s Rebels are riding high after a dominant 10-1 regular season, capped by a Week 12 win over Florida that solidified their top-10 ranking and College Football Playoff aspirations. Offensively, Ole Miss ranks No. 3 nationally in total yards (536 per game) and scoring (42.5 points), led by a dynamic passing attack (3,356 receiving yards, 5th in FBS) featuring QB Jaxson Dart’s efficient deep-ball throws and explosive receivers. The run game adds balance, but the Rebels’ strength is their No. 2-ranked scoring defense (15.2 points allowed), which has forced 18 turnovers. A win here caps a potential 11-win season and boosts their SEC Championship/Playoff chances—anything less could jeopardize their at-large CFP bid.
Mississippi State Bulldogs: In Jeff Lebby’s second year, the Bulldogs sit at 5-6 after a 49-27 loss to Missouri in Week 12 and a bye week. They’re one victory from bowl eligibility, but their 1-6 SEC mark reflects struggles: averaging 26.9 points (78th in FBS) without injured QB Blake Shapen (season-ending shoulder issue from Week 1; backup has stabilized but lacks explosiveness). The ground game shows flashes, but penalties (8 in goal-to-go situations, most in FBS) and a middling defense (allowing 32 points per game) have been costly. A rivalry upset would be a program-defining moment, spoiling Ole Miss’ playoff dreams and giving MSU its first Egg Bowl win since 2022.
Key Matchups
• Ole Miss Offense vs. MSU Defense: The Rebels’ air raid (top-5 passing efficiency) will exploit Mississippi State’s secondary, which ranks outside the top 100 in pass yards allowed. Dart has thrown just 5 INTs all season, but MSU’s front seven could pressure if they limit explosive plays (Ole Miss averages 7.2 yards per rush).
• MSU Offense vs. Ole Miss Defense: Without Shapen, the Bulldogs lean on RPOs and short passes, but Ole Miss’ turnover-forcing unit (top-10 nationally) could feast—expect multiple picks if MSU can’t protect. The Rebels allow just 297 passing yards per game.
• Special Teams and Rivalry Intangibles: Field position battles could swing this early kickoff; MSU’s punter has been solid, but Ole Miss’ return game is elite. Turnovers and penalties (MSU’s Achilles’ heel) loom large in heated Egg Bowls.
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