News Summary
The University of Mississippi has unveiled its baseball schedule for the upcoming season, showcasing a mix of exciting matches against SEC rivals and the return of key players. The season opens with a non-conference series versus Nevada, followed by a challenging SEC opener against Texas. Home games include matchups against Kentucky, Mississippi State, LSU, and more. Despite losing several players to the MLB Draft, Ole Miss retains most of its powerful lineup, including ace pitcher Hunter Elliott. Fans can anticipate an engaging season filled with critical rivalries.
OXFORD, Mississippi – The University of Mississippi has announced its baseball schedule for the 2026 season, featuring notable matchups against SEC rivals and the return of key players. The 2026 Southeastern Conference (SEC) baseball schedule was released on September 9, 2025, revealing a competitive lineup for the Ole Miss Rebels. The season officially kicks off with a non-conference series against Nevada from February 13-15, 2026.
Ole Miss will begin its SEC conference play by facing the defending regular season champions Texas from March 13-15. This highly anticipated matchup marks a challenging start to the Rebels’ conference schedule.
The Rebels have several home series planned throughout the season, including:
- Kentucky: March 20-22
- Mississippi State: March 27-29
- LSU: April 10-12
- Georgia: April 24-26
- Texas A&M: May 8-10
Notably, Ole Miss will not encounter Vanderbilt or Auburn in the upcoming season. The Rebels will be competing against five of the top eight teams from the previous year’s SEC standings, underscoring the intensity of their schedule.
After returning to the NCAA Tournament in 2025, Ole Miss is looking to build on its recent success. The team hosted a regional for the first time in four years and was just one win shy of reaching the Super Regionals. The Rebels are gearing up for fall semester practices, which are set to commence in roughly a month, as they prepare for the challenges ahead.
Among the key returning players who will contribute to Ole Miss’s success in 2026 are:
- Hunter Elliott, the ace pitcher returning for a fifth season
- Will Furniss
- Austin Fawley
- Judd Utermark
The Rebels have managed to retain most of their powerful lineup despite facing a significant loss of 11 players to the MLB Draft, including nine pitchers. Notably, Hunter Elliott’s decision to return to the program has alleviated some of the impact from this turnover, providing stability to the pitching staff.
In addition to the SEC matchups, Ole Miss will host several non-conference games, ensuring an exciting array of competition. These games include matchups against Arkansas State, Jackson State, Missouri State, and Southeast Missouri State early in the season. The highly anticipated Governor’s Cup showdown against Mississippi State is scheduled for April 28, adding more significance to the rivalry.
As the team prepares for the coming season, hitting coach Mike Clement shared insights on the newly released schedule, emphasizing the excitement surrounding the upcoming games. With a mix of returning talent and new challenges, the Rebels are poised to make their mark in the SEC and aim for another successful campaign in 2026.
Ole Miss baseball fans can look forward to an exhilarating season filled with critical matchups and the potential for a strong performance as the Rebels gear up to take the field once more.
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Additional Resources
- Clarion Ledger: Ole Miss Mississippi State Baseball Schedule
- Ole Miss Sports: 2026 Spring Schedule Announcement
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- On3: Ole Miss Baseball Releases SEC Schedule
- Google Search: Ole Miss Baseball 2026 Schedule
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