News Summary
The Tulane Green Wave will face the Ole Miss Rebels in an important Week 4 matchup. Both teams are 3-0 and aim to continue their winning streaks. Ole Miss welcomes back quarterback Austin Simmons, while Tulane relies on transfer quarterback Jake Retzlaff. The game promises to be an intense battle at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, with playoff implications on the line.
Oxford, Mississippi – The Tulane Green Wave will face off against the Ole Miss Rebels in a pivotal Week 4 matchup of the 2025 regular season on September 20, 2025. The game, scheduled for 3:30 PM at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, promises to be a crucial contest as both teams enter with impressive records of 3-0.
Both teams have shown exceptional performances so far this season. Tulane has solidified a strong away record by winning their only road game, while Ole Miss boasts a flawless 2-0 record at home. Currently, the Rebels are ranked #13 in the AP Poll and #11 in the Coaches Poll, and hold a perfect 2-0 record in conference play.
The game will see the return of Ole Miss quarterback Austin Simmons, who is expected to start after previously missing time due to an ankle injury. Simmons has thrown for 992 yards and secured seven touchdowns this season. Despite some struggles with turnovers, his return is anticipated to boost the Rebels’ performance as they look to maintain their momentum in the Southeastern Conference (SEC).
On the other side, Tulane’s success has been largely attributed to their transfer quarterback, Jake Retzlaff, noted for his dual-threat capabilities. Retzlaff has thrown for 270 yards against Duke and contributed significantly on the ground with 111 rushing yards and a school-record four rushing touchdowns. Tulane’s rushing attack ranks 19th nationally with a total of 670 yards, featuring running backs Zuberi Mobley and Javin Gordon, who have collectively surpassed 200 yards and earned multiple touchdowns.
Tulane has also demonstrated a knack for generating turnovers, notably sealing their victory against Duke with a late interception. This ability to capitalize on defensive mistakes could be crucial against a Rebels team that has shown effectiveness in close games, having improved to 2-0 in one-possession games this season.
For this upcoming encounter, Ole Miss aims to leverage their home-field advantage and the aggressive play-calling of head coach Lane Kiffin. If they can avoid early mistakes, the Rebels are confident they can secure a win. The predicted betting line favors Ole Miss by 10.5 points against Tulane, with a projected final score of Ole Miss 35, Tulane 28. The total points for the game is set at 61.5, indicating a lean towards the over.
The last meeting between these two programs saw Ole Miss dominate, but Tulane’s current lineup presents a more formidable challenge. A victory for Tulane could greatly enhance their status in the College Football Playoff (CFP) contention, while Ole Miss is looking to continue its upward trajectory with Simmons’ return.
In recent reports, there has been concern over Simmons’ health as he reaggravated his injury during a Week 3 matchup against Arkansas, which has previously impacted his availability. Meanwhile, Tulane has garnered significant recognition, receiving the fifth-most votes among unranked teams in the US LBM Coaches Poll.
As the Rebels prepare for this high stakes matchup, fans eagerly await what promises to be a thrilling game featuring two undefeated teams striving for continued success as the season progresses.
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