Today’s Locked On Ole Miss Podcast discusses how Lane Kiffin has his work cut out for him in this game between the Ole Miss Rebels and Arkansas Razorbacks. John Nabors from Locked On Razorbacks joins the show to talk about the matchup and why this game is always the craziest on the schedule.

This matchup is absolutely massive for the Rebels because of what it means in the College Football Playoff race. Ole Miss has the Kentucky albatross around its neck which makes this game really important for Lane Kiffin, Jaxson Dart and a defense that includes linebacker Chris Paul Jr. returning to Fayetteville. This game means more than it has recently with Ole Miss looking to win its fifth matchup in the last seven meetings but its first in Fayetteville since 2008.

In our final segment of the day, we give our final predictions on the Ole Miss vs. Arkansas game and look at players who are poised to stand out on Saturday. Who wins and how ridiculous will it be?

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The No. 19 Ole Miss Rebels and Arkansas Razorbacks are set to do battle in Fayetteville on Saturday, and the first injury report for the game has been released by the Southeastern Conference.

The SEC revealed the injury report on Wednesday night, and there are some key Rebels listed in its contents. You can view the full listing for both teams here.

The biggest news for the Rebels lies in the “questionable” and “probable” categories. RB Matt Jones, WR Tre Harris, SAF Andy Jaffe and OL Nate Kalepo are all listed as questionable to participate in Saturday’s game while six Rebels are in the probable category.

Among those listed as probable are offensive linemen Jayden Williams, Micah Pettus and Jeremy James, defensive tackle Walter Nolen, and tight ends Dae’Quan Wright and Caden Prieskorn. The only two Ole Miss players guaranteed to miss this weekend’s game as of Wednesday night are CB Cedrick Beavers and RB Logan Diggs.

Starting with Harris, he suffered injuries in back-to-back games earlier in October, and he did not see the field last week against Oklahoma. Matt Jones has also been out since the South Carolina game, missing action against LSU and Oklahoma.

Pettus was a late scratch prior to last week’s game for the Rebels, and Williams and James have been battling injuries along the offensive line since earlier this season. Nolen was also injured against Oklahoma and did not return to action.

Arkansas’ listing is much shorter than Ole Miss’ on Wednesday night as DB Jaylon Braxton, RB Ja’Quinden Jackson and K Kyle Ramsey are all listed as out. RB Rodney Hill is the other player on the list, and he is probable.

The prospect of not having Tre Harris back in the offense as the Rebels play in a road environment is not ideal, but it is a promising sign that Matt Jones could return to the backfield and that Nolen and the three offensive linemen appear to be able to play this week.

Kickoff between Ole Miss and Arkansas is scheduled for 11 a.m. CT on Saturday, and the game will be televised on ESPN.

The No. 19 Ole Miss Rebels have a difficult road test on Saturday when they travel to take on the Arkansas Razorbacks in Fayetteville.

Ole Miss (6-2, 2-2 SEC) has only won in Fayetteville twice all-time, and it will need to bring its A-game against a talented Razorback roster if it wants to keep its College Football Playoff hopes alive. A win for the Rebels on Saturday would set up a massive game next week when they play host to the Georgia Bulldogs.

It’s well-known that Ole Miss has struggled to win in Fayetteville historically, but who are some Razorback players to watch in this year’s installment of the rivalry? Let’s dive in below.

DE Landon Jackson

Jackson is a tone-setter off the edge and a big-game player—just roll back the Tennessee tape. Jackson plays the game extremely hard, an attribute many of these Razorback players embody. Whoever plays tackle for the Rebels on Saturday will have to step up and give quarterback Jaxson Dart time.

Jackson has only has 3.5 sacks so far in the year, but the number doesn’t tell the whole story. This player can wreck a game.

WR Andrew Armstrong

Armstrong is second in the SEC behind Tre Harris in receiving yards, proving that he is a very dangerous SEC wide out to contain.

He is another big-game player, putting up over 130 yards in the victory over Tennessee. Armstrong could be a lot to handle for this secondary as he has recorded 722 yards and one touchdown in the receiving category so far this season.

QB Taylen Green

The Boise State transfer has been one of the biggest surprises in the SEC this year, and the main reason for that is his ability to use his legs. Green is a dual-threat quarterback, something the Rebels haven’t really seen so far in 2024. It should be interesting to see how they try and contain him.

Green is a big play waiting to happen with his arm and his legs. The only question is his decision making. The Rebels need to force some pressure and capitalize in the turnover department. That can silence a hostile road crowd quickly.