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Despite a 22-10 deficit at halftime, Oklahoma stormed back in the third quarter thanks in large part to timely defensive stops and running back Xavier Robinson's exciting play. The relief back graded out with a 78.6 rating on 42 snaps. Robinson only had nine carries.
The Sooners flip the script in the third quarter to take a 26-25 lead entering the final quarter. Oklahoma outscored Ole Miss 16-3 in the quarter, aided by a turnover on downs that led to a field goal and a 66-yard touchdown run by Xavier Robinsin.
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Oklahoma Sooners drop in updated US LBM Coaches Poll after loss to Ole Miss
The Oklahoma Sooners suffered the biggest drop of teams ranked in the latest US LBM Coaches Poll after loss to Ole Miss.
Lane Kiffin and the No. 7 ranked Ole Miss Rebels are clicking on all cylinders this fall with the program flaunting a 7-1 record after taking down the Oklahoma
Ole Miss running back Kewan Lacy was huge in a soggy game with overcast conditions. He rushed for 78 yards and two touchdowns on 27 carries. Trinidad Chambliss started at quarterback for Ole Miss against Oklahoma’s John Mateer, who is recovering from hand surgery.
No. 8 Ole Miss improved to 7-1 and doesn't have a ranked team left on its schedule after wining 34-26 at No. 13 Oklahoma on Saturday.
OU quarterback John Mateer missed reads and wide-open receivers in the Sooners' loss to Ole Miss. It's unclear if his injury is still hindering him.
Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables reacts to the Sooners' loss to Ole Miss in Week 9 of the 2025 college football season
In Oklahoma’s two losses, Brent Venables’ defense has sprung a leak on third downs. Texas converted on 10-of-17 third down attempts at the Cotton Bowl, and Ole Miss finished 9-of-21 on third downs and 2-of-3 on fourth downs.
Oklahoma is hosting Ole Miss for the first time ever on Saturday, as the No. 13 Sooners welcome the No. 8 Rebels to Memorial Stadium for a critical battle between one-loss SEC teams. After taking a 43-35 loss at Georgia last week, this marks the end of a brutally tough two-game road swing for Ole Miss.