Ole Miss’ breakout QB Trinidad Chambliss makes the Rebels heavy favorites; punters will likely lean toward Ole Miss -33.5 to cover. Consider alternatives: player props (Chambliss passing yards/TDs) or the game total under if Washington State leans conservative to keep it respectable.
Ole Miss vs Washington State: Game Preview and Context
Date: Saturday, October 11 | Time: 12:45 p.m. ET // 9:45 a.m. PT | Location: Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, Oxford, MS | TV: SEC Network | Betting Line: Ole Miss -33.5
Chambliss Continues to Carry the Rebel Offense
Trinidad Chambliss has been the defining story of Ole Miss’ season. The senior transfer’s arm and mobility have vaulted the Rebels into the Top-5 and powered a 5-0 start. His ability to beat defenses both through the air and on designed or improvised runs forces opponents to account for multiple threats on every down.
Washington State’s Defensive Tests and Gameplan
Washington State’s defense struggles to generate consistent pressure, which puts the Cougars in a difficult spot against a dynamic QB. Defensive coordinator Jesse Bobbit must find creative ways to disguise looks and generate pressure; otherwise Chambliss can pick apart the secondary. Expect Ole Miss to test Washington State early and often.
Coaching and Momentum
Lane Kiffin’s staff has managed the schedule well, rolling through less-challenging opponents while keeping the offense humming. The program’s confidence is high entering SEC play. Washington State has shown steady improvement, but the gap in playmaking and depth suggests Ole Miss controls the matchup on paper.
Quarterback Watch: Zevi Eckhaus
Zevi Eckhaus has stabilized Washington State with conservative, high-percentage football. Against a top-tier SEC defense, however, that cautious approach may not generate the quick-strike plays necessary to keep pace. Coach Jimmy Rogers may need to unleash Eckhaus’ playmaking to create early disruption and force the Rebels to react.
Betting Outlook and What Punters Should Consider
The line (Ole Miss -33.5) reflects the Rebels’ superior talent and Chambliss’ form. Heavy favorites to cover, Ole Miss presents a logical straight-bet candidate, but the spread is large enough that alternative plays are attractive: target Chambliss passing/total yards and TD props, consider the game total (under if Wazzu runs conservative offense and stalls drives), or explore small teasers/alternate spreads rather than laying the full chalk.
Washington State goes back out on the road following their bye week to face the #4 overall team in the country, Ole Miss, as they try to continue their upward momentum. Here's everything you need to know about Saturday afternoon's contest:
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