Auburn faces challenges at Ole Miss in SEC matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026
The Auburn Tigers will face No. 12 Ole Miss at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on Saturday, marking their fourth consecutive matchup against a ranked opponent. Auburn enters the game with a 1-2 record in October, having previously faced No. 17 Tennessee, No. 3 Georgia, and No. 13 LSU. Bowl eligibility is at stake for Auburn as they must overcome significant challenges, including controlling the clock and addressing injuries in the Ole Miss backfield, to secure a potential upset.
- •Auburn is 1-2 against ranked teams this month.
- •Ole Miss will be without premier back Kewan Lacy.
- •Time of possession will be crucial for Auburn's success.
- •Morning kickoff presents another challenge for Auburn.
- •Trinidad Chambliss averages 275.1 passing yards per game.
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Five reasons why Auburn could struggle at Ole Miss on Saturday
"Auburn must avoid these five factors on Saturday to pull off an upset at No. 12 Ole Miss.
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