The SEC's new schedule format pairs Oklahoma with Ole Miss as a permanent opponent, a decision that has surprised many. Fans, media personalities, and even Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin have expressed confusion over the matchup due to a lack of history or geographical connection.

Across the SEC, road teams scored massive wins in Week 9 action with home teams going just 1-6. Week 9 served as a College Football Playoff elimination weekend for several teams in the SEC.

On "The Matt Barrie Show," SEC Network analyst Paul Finebaum expressed his belief that the Rebels will achieve their first College Football Playoff appearance. "I think he's in the playoffs now," Finebaum said. "It's just a matter of how he negotiates the rest of the season."

OU football will be without right tackle Derek Simmons for the Ole Miss game, per the latest availability report released Friday night.

O le Miss Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin is one of the polarizing figures in college football, but when it comes to coaches, he may be the most polarizing right now. The Oklahoma Sooners student section knows that, too, as they trolled him before and during the game.

Tennessee has really struggled on the road, and Kentucky did take No. 21 Texas to overtime last week. In fact, the Wildcats were just a few inches away from winning last Saturday’s thriller. Quarterback Cutter Boley had his best game as a Wildcat (outplaying preseason Heisman Trophy favorite Archie Manning),

OU football players Jovantae Barnes, Logan Howland, Derek Simmons and Gentry Williams were all listed as questionable for Saturday's game vs. Ole Miss.

The Kentucky Wildcats played well on offense, but still fell to the Tennessee Volunteers 56-24. Here is a recap of the game.