Ole Miss vs Texas Prediction, Picks & Odds (Week 8)

Sun, Oct 25, 12:00 AM ET

Why we pick this side

This season, Ole Miss is 3-1 with 142 points for and 123 against; Texas is 4-0 with 133 points for and 53 against.

Ole Miss is 3-2 in its last 5, averaging 33.8 scored and 30.8 allowed; most recently losing to Florida 28-52 on September 26, 2026. Texas is 5-0 in its last 5, averaging 34.8 scored and 16.0 allowed; most recently beating Tennessee 20-17 on September 26, 2026.

Injury report: Ole Miss lists 2 (Kewan Lacy, Injured; Kam Franklin, Injured); Texas lists 5 (Hollywood Smothers, Injured; Cam Coleman, Injured; Nick Townsend, Injured; more below).

Injuries

Ole Miss

  • Kewan Lacy: Injured, Shoulder
  • Kam Franklin: Injured, Shoulder

Texas

  • Hollywood Smothers: Injured, Ankle
  • Cam Coleman: Injured, Back
  • Nick Townsend: Injured, Knee
  • Kade Phillips: Injured, Back
  • Derek Williams Jr.: Injured, Ankle

Recent form

Ole Miss

  • September 26, 2026: L 28-52 at Florida
  • September 19, 2026: W 32-24 vs LSU
  • September 12, 2026: W 41-9 vs Charlotte
  • September 6, 2026: W 41-38 vs Louisville
  • January 8, 2026: L 27-31 vs Miami

Texas

  • September 26, 2026: W 20-17 at Tennessee
  • September 19, 2026: W 30-6 vs UTSA
  • September 12, 2026: W 24-23 vs Ohio State
  • September 5, 2026: W 59-7 vs Texas State
  • December 31, 2025: W 41-27 vs Michigan

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