The Egg Bowl has always carried weight in Mississippi, but this year’s edition came with a little extra history-and Ole Miss didn’t flinch.
The No. 7 Rebels closed out their 2025 regular season with a convincing 38-19 win over in-state rival Mississippi State in Starkville, moving to 11-1 overall and 7-1 in SEC play.
That’s not just a strong finish-it’s a milestone moment. For the first time in school history, Ole Miss has notched 11 wins in the regular season.
In fact, it’s the first time any program in Mississippi has done it.
And they did it in the middle of a week that could’ve easily derailed their focus.
There’s been plenty of noise swirling around Oxford lately, but Lane Kiffin’s squad didn’t let any of it seep into their preparation. “This noise thing you’re referring to?
This has been going on for weeks. This isn’t new for us,” Kiffin said postgame, brushing off the distractions with the kind of confidence that’s become his trademark.
“But, hey, today is about this game. And like you said, 11 wins potentially for the first time in school history… A lot on the line, and our guys are focused and ready to play.”
Focused, indeed. The Rebels came into Davis Wade Stadium and handled business from the jump.
They didn’t just beat Mississippi State-they controlled the game, showing off the kind of balance and poise that’s defined their season. Whether it was timely offense, smart decision-making, or a defense that buckled down when it mattered, Ole Miss looked every bit like a team with championship aspirations.
With the win, the Rebels remain firmly in the Top 10 of the AP Poll heading into Conference Championship Week, where the national picture is starting to take shape. Around the country, contenders were either solidifying their spots or watching their hopes take a hit.
Here’s a quick look at how the rest of the Top 25 fared over the weekend:
- No. 1 Ohio State handled business with a 27-9 win over No.
15 Michigan in The Game.
- No.
2 Indiana made a statement, dismantling Purdue 56-3.
- No.
3 Texas A&M fell to No. 16 Texas, 27-17, in a rivalry clash with major playoff implications.
- No. 4 Georgia edged out No.
23 Georgia Tech 16-9 in a defensive slugfest.
- No.
5 Texas Tech blanked West Virginia 49-0, flexing their muscle heading into championship week.
- No.
6 Oregon took down Washington 26-14 in a Pac-12 showdown.
- No.
8 Oklahoma squeezed past LSU 17-13 in a gritty performance.
- No.
9 Notre Dame rolled over Stanford 49-20.
- No.
10 Alabama survived the Iron Bowl with a 27-20 win over Auburn.
- No.
11 BYU cruised past UCF 41-21.
- No.
12 Miami (Fla.) dominated No. 22 Pitt 38-7.
- No. 13 Utah handled Kansas 31-21.
- No. 14 Vanderbilt stunned No.
19 Tennessee 45-24 in a rivalry beatdown.
- No.
17 USC took care of business against UCLA, 29-10.
- No.
18 Virginia topped Virginia Tech 27-7 in the Commonwealth Clash.
- California upset No.
21 SMU, 38-35.
- No.
22 Missouri beat Arkansas 31-17.
- No.
24 Tulane shut out Charlotte, 27-0.
- No.
25 Arizona knocked off No. 20 Arizona State, 23-7.
But back in Oxford, all eyes are on what’s next. For a program that’s often flirted with greatness but never quite broken through, this season feels different. The Rebels aren’t just winning-they’re winning with identity, with toughness, and with a sense of purpose.
Now, with 11 wins in their pocket and the postseason looming, Ole Miss is positioned to make some real noise down the stretch. The Egg Bowl was the exclamation point. What comes next could be historic.