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Ole Miss football has unveiled kickoff times and television coverage for their initial three games of the season, including the anticipated Egg Bowl against Mississippi State. The Rebels will play Georgia State at home, followed by a road game against Kentucky. They will return to host Arkansas before facing Mississippi State in the Battle for the Golden Egg. The 2025 season promises an exciting schedule, showcasing coach Lane Kiffin’s goal for continued success in the SEC as the team aims for their third consecutive 10-win season.
Oxford, Mississippi – Ole Miss football has announced the kickoff times and television coverage for the first three games of the 2025 season, along with the highly anticipated Egg Bowl matchup against Mississippi State. The season will start on August 30, 2025, when the Rebels take on Georgia State at home at 6:45 p.m. CT, with the game broadcast on the SEC Network. Following this, Ole Miss will face Kentucky on the road in their first SEC game on September 6, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. CT, airing on ABC.
The Rebels will return to Oxford on September 13, 2025, to host Arkansas. The kickoff for this game is set for either 6 p.m. or 6:45 p.m. CT, depending on the final broadcast decision from either ESPN or SEC Network. This matchup will provide Rebel fans a chance to see their team in action following their initial two games.
The 2025 Battle for the Golden Egg against in-state rivals Mississippi State will take place on November 28, 2025, at 11 a.m. CT, broadcast on either ABC or ESPN. This game will signify the 122nd meeting between Ole Miss and Mississippi State, adding to the longstanding rivalry and marking the 98th contest for the coveted Golden Egg trophy.
In total for the 2025 season, the Ole Miss football team will experience a more spread-out schedule for SEC games, with nonconference opponents scheduled during weeks 1, 4, 7, and 11. The remaining kickoff times for the in-season games will be determined as the season progresses, ensuring that fans stay updated on the schedule as it unfolds.
Coach Lane Kiffin enters his sixth season at Ole Miss, aiming to continue the momentum built in previous years. With the team striving for a third consecutive 10-win season—and a potential fourth in five years—there is a palpable sense of anticipation among players and fans alike as the 2025 season approaches.
This announcement comes as Ole Miss’s football program is building excitement for the season, showcasing the importance of these games not only to the team’s performance but also to the broader community and fan engagement. Fans can look forward to a thrilling year filled with competitive matchups, as the Rebels aim to assert their presence in the SEC landscape once again.
As the schedule develops and kickoff times for additional games are finalized, Ole Miss is poised for an engaging season that promises to deliver intense football action and memorable moments for players and supporters. The 2025 season is shaping up to be a significant chapter in the history of Ole Miss football, and anticipation is high as the kickoff date draws nearer.
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