Live updates as Texas volleyball and Ella Swindle try to stay atop the SEC standings vs Ole Miss Friday in Oxford, Miss.

Ole Miss and coach Lane Kiffin face Oklahoma for the third time in program history on Oct. 25. Here's what to watch for in Norman

A pair of Oklahoma offensive players, both of whom have started six games each, were downgraded to 'out' in Friday's SEC availability report

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.

When Oklahoma wins, it's because the defense keeps them ahead and forces opponents into frustration. Against Ole Miss, that's their biggest edge: the Sooners can dictate on their terms, neutralize explosiveness and make a track meet feel like a slog. If Oklahoma is the calm, Ole Miss is the storm.

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.

The No. 8 Ole Miss Rebels (6-1) and the No. 13 Oklahoma Sooners (6-1) link up on Saturday afternoon in a critical SEC matchup with both conference and College Football Playoff implications. The Rebels had their six-game win streak halted last weekend in a 43-35 loss at Georgia. Meanwhile, Oklahoma took down South Carolina 26-9.

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