Ole Miss football is heading into a vital SEC game on Saturday with some major injury reports. According to ESPN, the Rebels anticipate to have wide receiver Tre Harris for their game against LSU. There is more uncertainty surrounding defensive end Princely Umanmielen, who will be decided on game day.
The Rebels play a big game against LSU on Saturday night. Both teams come into the game ranked, and Ole Miss is in a must-win situation. Ole Miss has already fallen to Kentucky this season, and another conference loss will most likely end the team’s prospects of winning the league championship.
Harris was considered questionable earlier this week, but his status has been upgraded to likely. This season, the wide receiver has made 52 grabs for 885 yards and five touchdowns. He is a key component of the Ole Miss attack. Harris had a great effort against Georgia Southern earlier this year, racking up 225 receiving yards.
Umanmielen also contributes significantly to the team’s defensive efforts. This season, the end has already recorded six tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks.
Ole Miss simply must defeat LSU on Saturday
The Rebels have already dropped a home game to Kentucky this season and cannot afford another in SEC play. Lane Kiffin faces big expectations as he heads Ole Miss for the fifth season. The squad had an 11-win season in 2023, which included a Peach Bowl victory over Penn State.
Except for the Kentucky game, Ole Miss football’s offense has been quite successful this season under Kiffin. According to NCAA statistics, the Rebels rank tenth in the USA for scoring offense. Ole Miss averages 44 points per game this season. The defense is also having a successful season, ranking third in the country in scoring defense.
Saturday’s game between the Rebels and LSU kicks off at 7:30 Eastern. LSU is 4-1 this season.
