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No. 24 Ole Miss is gearing up for a crucial road series against Mississippi State. With significant playoff implications and both teams dealing with injuries, the rivalry series promises high-stakes competition. Ole Miss, missing key players, aims to improve its SEC record while Mississippi State faces its own challenges. Fans await this showdown as it plays a pivotal role in the regular season’s conclusion. Looking ahead, the next Egg Bowl is slated for Black Friday, promising more action between these historic rivals.
Oxford, Mississippi – No. 24 Ole Miss is set to battle their long-standing rival Mississippi State in their final regular season road series, commencing Friday night at 7:30 p.m. CT. The series holds significant implications for both teams as they approach the close of the regular season. This clash will be telecasted live on the SEC Network.
As the series opener draws near, the SEC has released an availability report detailing injury status for both teams. Ole Miss will be missing key players, including right-handed pitcher Brayden Jones, who is sidelined due to a UCL injury, and infielder Brayden Randle, who is out with a finger injury.
On the other side, Mississippi State is grappling with a more extensive injury list. The team will be without left-handed pitcher Charlie Foster, and several right-handed pitchers: Chase Huntgate, Gavin Black, and JT Schnoor. Additionally, catcher Jackson Owen has also been ruled out for the series.
In response to these injuries and to maintain their competitive edge, Ole Miss has strategically planned its pitching lineup for the upcoming games. The Rebels are set to start left-handed pitcher Hunter Elliott in the first game, followed by right-handed pitcher Riley Maddox and right-handed pitcher Mason Nichols for the remainder of the series.
This road series is particularly critical for both teams as they look to bolster their standings within the Southeastern Conference (SEC). With Ole Miss holding a record of 33-15 and 13-11 in the SEC, and Mississippi State at 29-19 with a 10-14 conference record, both squads are eager for victories. The outcome of these games could have potential playoff ramifications as they seek to build momentum as the season winds down.
Looking ahead, the 2025 Egg Bowl, the highly anticipated annual football showdown between the two programs, is scheduled to take place on Black Friday, November 28, at 11 a.m. CT in Starkville. This matchup will mark the 122nd meeting between Ole Miss and Mississippi State, with the Rebels currently leading the all-time series 66-47-6. Furthermore, it will also be the 98th Battle for the Golden Egg trophy, a title that Ole Miss leads with a 60-30-5 record since the trophy’s inception in 1927.
In a broader context, the SEC is on the verge of a significant media shift. In 2024, the conference will embark on its inaugural season under an exclusive media rights deal with ESPN and ABC, creating new opportunities for visibility and revenue in college sports. Discussions surrounding the expansion of the conference schedule from eight to nine games are ongoing, with reports indicating that ESPN is willing to invest an additional $50-$80 million to support this initiative.
Black Friday will host not only the Egg Bowl but also two other notable SEC matchups, including the Lone Star Showdown featuring Texas and Texas A&M at 7:30 p.m. ET and a game between the Georgia Bulldogs and Georgia Tech, which will occur at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, confirming a growing trend of high-stakes college football games during this Thanksgiving weekend.
As the Ole Miss and Mississippi State series approaches, fans are eager to see how the teams will perform under pressure, especially with numerous players unable to participate due to injuries. The outcomes of these games will play a crucial role in shaping the conclusion of the regular season for both beloved programs.
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Additional Resources
- On3: 2025 Egg Bowl Date & Kickoff Time Revealed
- FBSchedules: Two SEC Football Games Moved to Black Friday in 2025
- Clarion Ledger: Egg Bowl Kickoff Time
- Ole Miss Sports: No. 24 Baseball Clashes with Mississippi State
- SI: Mississippi State-Ole Miss Announce Starting Pitchers for Rivalry Series
- Wikipedia: Oxford, Mississippi
- Google Search: 2025 Egg Bowl
- Google Scholar: SEC football
- Encyclopedia Britannica: College Football
- Google News: Mississippi State baseball
