The 2026 Ole Miss football schedule opens against #24 Louisville in the Liberty Mutual Music City Kickoff on September 6 at 7:30 p.m. ET. The Ole Miss Rebels face 12 regular-season games plus a potential SEC Championship appearance, with classic rivalries including the Magnolia Bowl and the Egg Bowl.
Vaught-Hemingway Stadium hosts eight home dates on the 2026 Ole Miss football schedule. The toughest stretch lands in early-to-mid November with consecutive home and road tests against ranked Georgia and Oklahoma.
2026 Ole Miss Football Schedule
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Mutual Music City Kickoff | ||||
| Sunday | vs 24 Louisville CardinalsNissan Stadium, Nashville, TN | 7:30pm ETABC | ||
| Saturday | Charlotte 49ersVaught-Hemingway Stadium, Oxford, MS | 7:45pm ETESPN2 | ||
| Magnolia Bowl | ||||
| Saturday | 11 LSU TigersVaught-Hemingway Stadium, Oxford, MS | 7:30pm ETABC | ||
| Saturday | at Florida GatorsBen Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville, FL | 3:30-8:00pm ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | OFF | |||
| Saturday | at Vanderbilt CommodoresFirstBank Stadium, Nashville, TN | 3:30-8:00pm ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | 25 Missouri TigersVaught-Hemingway Stadium, Oxford, MS | 3:30-4:30pm ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at 5 Texas LonghornsDKR-Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, TX | 3:30-8:00pm ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | Auburn TigersVaught-Hemingway Stadium, Oxford, MS | 12:00-1:00pm ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | 3 Georgia BulldogsVaught-Hemingway Stadium, Oxford, MS | 3:30-8:00pm ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at 10 Oklahoma SoonersGaylord Family OK Mem. Stadium, Norman, OK | 3:30-4:30pm ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | Wofford TerriersVaught-Hemingway Stadium, Oxford, MS | 12:00pm ETSECN+ | ||
| Egg Bowl | ||||
| Friday | Mississippi State BulldogsVaught-Hemingway Stadium, Oxford, MS | 12:00pm ETABC | ||
| Saturday | vs SEC ChampionshipMercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA | 4:00pm ETABC | ||
How the 2026 Ole Miss Football Schedule Sets Up
September opens with a neutral-site ranked game and early home tests on the 2026 Ole Miss Rebels Football schedule. The Liberty Mutual Music City Kickoff against #24 Louisville, Charlotte at home, the Magnolia Bowl against #11 LSU at home, and a road trip to Florida. That early stretch mixes a national stage with manageable home contests.
October brings the bye week, a road trip to Vanderbilt, #25 Missouri at home, a road game at #5 Texas, and Auburn at home. The consecutive ranked games will define the middle of the season.
November features #3 Georgia at home, a road trip to #10 Oklahoma, Wofford at home, and the Egg Bowl against Mississippi State at home. That final stretch will decide seeding for a possible SEC Championship appearance.
Home Games at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium
Eight home dates appear on the 2026 Ole Miss football schedule:
- September 12 vs. Charlotte
- September 19 vs. #11 LSU (Magnolia Bowl)
- October 17 vs. #25 Missouri
- October 31 vs. Auburn
- November 7 vs. #3 Georgia
- November 21 vs. Wofford
- November 27 vs. Mississippi State (Egg Bowl)
The LSU, Georgia and Egg Bowl games will generate the strongest crowds in Oxford.
The Games That Decide the Season
Three contests stand out on the 2026 Ole Miss football schedule.
The September 19 Magnolia Bowl against #11 LSU is an early SEC measuring stick. The November 7 home date against #3 Georgia is a key ranked test. The November 27 Egg Bowl against Mississippi State always carries the most weight of the season.
Win two of those three and the Rebels stay in control of their path toward a possible December 5 SEC Championship appearance in Atlanta.
Where to Watch Ole Miss Rebels Football
Confirmed networks on the 2026 Ole Miss Rebels Football schedule:
- ABC (Sept. 6 vs. Louisville, Sept. 19 vs. LSU, Nov. 27 vs. Mississippi State, and Dec. 5 SEC Championship)
- ESPN2 (Sept. 12 vs. Charlotte)
- SECN+ (Nov. 21 vs. Wofford)
Most remaining SEC games still list TV as TBA. Expect additional network assignments once the final slate is set.
Key Dates at a Glance
- Sept. 6 — Season opener vs. #24 Louisville (Liberty Mutual Music City Kickoff), 7:30 p.m. ET, ABC
- Sept. 19 — Magnolia Bowl vs. #11 LSU, 7:30 p.m. ET, ABC
- Oct. 3 — Bye week
- Nov. 7 — #3 Georgia at home
- Nov. 27 — Egg Bowl vs. Mississippi State, 12:00 p.m. ET, ABC
- Dec. 5 — Potential SEC Championship in Atlanta, 4:00 p.m. ET, ABC
The 2026 Ole Miss football schedule opens with a ranked neutral-site game and builds toward classic rivalries and ranked tests. November will decide everything.
FAQ
When does Ole Miss open the 2026 season?
Ole Miss opens the 2026 season against #24 Louisville in the Liberty Mutual Music City Kickoff on Sunday, September 6 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC at Nissan Stadium in Nashville.
How many home games do the Ole Miss Rebels have in 2026?
The Rebels have seven home games at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on the 2026 Ole Miss football schedule: Charlotte, #11 LSU, #25 Missouri, Auburn, #3 Georgia, Wofford, and Mississippi State.
Who do the Ole Miss Rebels play in the Egg Bowl?
On November 27 the Rebels host Mississippi State in the Egg Bowl at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium at 12:00 p.m. ET on ABC.
What channel are Ole Miss games on in 2026?
Confirmed networks include ABC, ESPN2, and SECN+. Most SEC games remain TBA and will be assigned later in the year.
