No. 7 Ole Miss faces No. 19 Texas in pivotal college football matchup

No. 7 Ole Miss is set to take on No. 19 Texas as the college football season approaches Week 8. Texas aims to bounce back from two consecutive losses, the most recent a narrow 27-24 defeat. A loss for Texas would put pressure on them to win their remaining games to have a shot at the College Football Playoff. Ole Miss, coming off a strong defensive performance against Missouri, seeks to exploit Texas' struggling offense, which ranks 92nd in yards per play. The absence of Texas edge rusher Colin Simmons could further impact the Longhorns' defensive effectiveness.

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