News Summary
The Southeastern Conference and ESPN have confirmed the kickoff times for Ole Miss football’s remaining games of the 2025 season. The games will be categorized into four television windows, ensuring fans have updated scheduling. Significant matchups include the Battle for the Golden Egg against Mississippi State and a promising home game against Washington State, marking a historic first matchup. With expectations high following a strong previous season, fans are eager for more night games at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.
Oxford, Mississippi – The Southeastern Conference in conjunction with ESPN announced the kickoff times for Ole Miss football’s remaining eight games of the 2025 season on June 11, 2025. The announcement reveals important scheduling information for both fans and teams as they prepare for the upcoming collegiate football year.
Kickoff times have been categorized into four distinct television windows: Early (11 a.m. to noon CT), Afternoon (2:30 to 3:30 p.m. CT), Night (5 to 7 p.m. CT), and Flex, which will either take place in the afternoon or at night but will be determined closer to game day. Specific start times for each game will be confirmed no later than six days prior to each contest, allowing fans to plan accordingly.
The start times for Ole Miss’ first three games were previously revealed in May. The schedule begins on August 30 against Georgia State with a kickoff at 6:45 p.m. on SEC Network. On September 6, the Rebels will travel to Kentucky for an afternoon matchup at 2:30 p.m. on ABC. Following that, Ole Miss will host Arkansas on September 13, with a start time set between 6 and 6:45 p.m. on ESPN or SEC Network.
One of the noted matchups this season will be the annual Battle for the Golden Egg, scheduled for November 28 at Mississippi State, with an early morning kickoff at 11 a.m. on ABC or ESPN. Ole Miss’ game against Tulane on September 20 will be played in a flex window, with the start time to be announced later. The Magnolia Bowl against LSU is set for September 27, also falling in a flex window with a determined time.
In a significant highlight for the season, Ole Miss will host Washington State on October 11 at 11:45 a.m. This game marks the first-ever matchup between the two teams, which is anticipated to excite fans on both sides. On October 18, the Rebels will play a road game against Georgia in a flex window, with the kickoff time yet to be announced.
Additionally, Ole Miss will face Oklahoma on October 25 during the early window, making this the Rebels’ first trip to Norman. The team will kick off November with a home game against South Carolina on November 1, also categorized as a flex game, and the start time remains undetermined at this stage.
The Rebels will host The Citadel on November 8, with a noon kickoff on ESPN+/SECN+, marking the second meeting between these programs since their previous matchup in 2005. Another valuable game occurs on November 15, when Ole Miss faces Florida, which is designated for a flex start time yet to be announced.
In a looking ahead, Ole Miss aims to build on a successful 10-3 season from 2024, even as the team faces challenges replacing eight drafted players, including standout quarterback Jaxson Dart. Fans have expressed a strong desire for more night games at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium compared to the zero night games held in 2024. This season offers the Rebels four opportunities to host prime-time games, particularly with high-stakes confrontations against teams such as LSU, South Carolina, and Florida anticipated to draw significant attention.
Coaches and fans alike express optimism regarding the return of night games in what promises to be an exciting 2025 season for Ole Miss football.
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- Clarion Ledger: Ole Miss Football Schedule 2025
- SEC Sports: ESPN Announces TV Start Times for 2025 SEC Football Season
- Ole Miss Sports: Football Television Windows Announced for 2025 Season
- Tuscaloosa News: SEC Football Team Schedule Rankings
- NCAA: College GameDay Locations and Appearances
- Wikipedia: Ole Miss Rebels Football
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