Auburn vs. Ole Miss is the big SEC game today, Saturday, October 31, 2026. The No. 12 Ole Miss Rebels host the Auburn Tigers at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi. The game kicked off at 12:45 PM ET on SEC Network. It is already underway. The score was 0-0 early in the first quarter at the time of writing.
This guide gives you the full picture in simple terms: kickoff time, TV channel, streaming options, both teams’ form, Desmond Howard’s surprising pick, and a score prediction.
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Auburn vs Ole Miss: Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Auburn Tigers at No. 12 Ole Miss Rebels |
| Competition | College Football, Week 9 (SEC) |
| Date | Saturday, October 31, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 12:45 PM ET / 11:45 AM CT |
| Venue | Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, Oxford, Mississippi |
| TV Channel | SEC Network |
| Live Stream | ESPN app, Fubo, ESPN+ |
| Ole Miss Record | 5-2 (3-2 SEC) |
| Auburn Record | 4-3 (2-3 SEC) |
| Betting Line | Ole Miss -11.5, Total 57.5 |
| Meeting | 49th all-time meeting |
What Time Does Auburn Play Today?
Auburn plays today at 11:45 AM Central Time. That is 12:45 PM Eastern Time. For fans outside the US, kickoff is 9:45 PM PKT in Pakistan and 10:15 PM IST in India. The game is at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, and tickets for the stadium were sold out.
Where to Watch Auburn Tigers Football vs Ole Miss Rebels Football
The game airs on SEC Network. You can watch it live on TV through SEC Network. You can also stream it online. The ESPN app carries the game if you sign in with a TV provider that includes SEC Network. Fubo also carries SEC Network, and it offers a free trial to new subscribers. ESPN+ is another streaming option.
On the radio, the Auburn Sports Network and the Ole Miss Radio Network both carry the game. The TV broadcast team is Matt Schumacker on play-by-play, Aaron Murray as analyst, and Taylor Davis reporting from the sidelines. For a full broadcast guide, see this Auburn vs Ole Miss how-to-watch guide.
Auburn Tigers: A Team Looking for a Rebound
Auburn comes into this game at 4-3 overall and 2-3 in the SEC. The Tigers are hurting after a blowout loss to LSU in their last game. Now they must go on the road and face a ranked team. That is a tough ask. The oddsmakers agree, making Auburn an 11.5-point underdog.
But Auburn has one thing going for it. The Tigers have nothing to lose. A road win over a top-12 team would change their whole season. That is exactly the kind of game where an underdog can play free and dangerous.
Ole Miss Rebels: Ranked, Favored, and at Home
Ole Miss is ranked No. 12 in the country. The Rebels are 5-2 overall and 3-2 in SEC play. They are playing at home, in front of a sold-out crowd. Fans were asked to wear powder blue for the game.
The Rebels are favored by 11.5 to 13.5 points, depending on the sportsbook. The total for the game is set at 57.5 points. In simple terms, most experts expect Ole Miss to win and to win by more than a touchdown. A home win here keeps Ole Miss in strong shape in the SEC race.
Desmond Howard: The Only GameDay Pick for Auburn
This is the story behind the trending searches. On ESPN’s College GameDay on Saturday morning, the crew picked the winners of the day’s biggest games. The show was live from Bloomington, Indiana, ahead of the Indiana vs. Minnesota game. The panel was Rece Davis, Desmond Howard, Pat McAfee, Nick Saban, and Kirk Herbstreit. Indiana basketball legend Isiah Thomas was the guest picker.
When it came to Auburn vs. Ole Miss, four of the five pickers chose Ole Miss. Only one man picked Auburn. That man was Desmond Howard.
| Picker | Pick |
|---|---|
| Desmond Howard | Auburn |
| Nick Saban | Ole Miss |
| Pat McAfee | Ole Miss |
| Kirk Herbstreit | Ole Miss |
| Isiah Thomas (guest picker) | Ole Miss |
That lone pick is why Desmond Howard’s name is trending alongside this game. He went against the crowd, the rankings, and the betting line. You can see the full panel picks in this College GameDay Week 9 picks report. Howard also named Arkansas (+10) over Missouri as his “superdog” upset pick of the week.
Auburn vs. Ole Miss Prediction
The betting market favors Ole Miss by 11.5 points. The total is 57.5 points. Most predictions agree on an Ole Miss win. College Football News predicts Ole Miss 35, Auburn 23. The Montgomery Advertiser predicts a high-scoring Ole Miss 48, Auburn 41. All nine writers at Rebel Walk picked Ole Miss, with an average score of 34 for Ole Miss and 21 for Auburn. One computer model gives Ole Miss a 72% win chance, with a score around 32.9-25.2.
Our prediction leans the same way, but closer than the spread suggests. Auburn’s pride after the LSU loss should keep this competitive for a while. Ole Miss at home, though, has too much firepower late in the game.
Prediction: Ole Miss 34, Auburn 21. This is an opinion based on form, rankings, and the betting market—not a guarantee. And if Desmond Howard is right, Auburn could still shock everyone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What channel is Auburn vs. Ole Miss on?
SEC Network. The game kicked off at 12:45 PM ET on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
Who is favored in Auburn vs. Ole Miss?
Ole Miss is favored by 11.5 points. The over/under total is 57.5 points.
Why is Desmond Howard trending?
Desmond Howard was the only College GameDay analyst to pick Auburn to beat Ole Miss. Saban, McAfee, Herbstreit, and guest picker Isiah Thomas all picked Ole Miss.
What are Auburn and Ole Miss records?
Ole Miss is 5-2 overall and 3-2 in the SEC. Auburn is 4-3 overall and 2-3 in the SEC. Ole Miss is ranked No. 12.
Can I stream Auburn vs Ole Miss for free?
Fubo offers a free trial to new subscribers and carries SEC Network. The ESPN app also streams the game if you have a TV provider that includes SEC Network.
Final Thoughts
Auburn vs. Ole Miss is a classic SEC test. Ole Miss is ranked, favored, and at home. Auburn is unranked, hurting, and on the road. On paper, this should be a comfortable Rebels win.
But college football rarely follows the paper. Desmond Howard’s lone Auburn pick is a reminder of that. If Auburn plays with nothing to lose, this game can stay close deep into the second half. If Ole Miss handles business at home, the Rebels keep their strong season rolling. Either way, the result will shape the SEC race—and it will decide whether Howard’s bold call becomes the story of Week 9.