Opening day predictions: Louisville at Ole Miss

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Louisville at Ole Miss — Sept. 6

Louisville and Ole Miss provide an intriguing conclusion to the SEC weekend, with both programs possessing enough offensive talent to make this a high-scoring contest. Ole Miss will attempt to dictate tempo and create explosive plays, while Louisville must avoid allowing the Rebels to build momentum through quick scoring drives. The Cardinals should be capable of moving the football, meaning Ole Miss may need to win rather than simply control the game defensively. Turnovers and red-zone efficiency could determine the outcome if the teams trade scores into the second half. Ole Miss gets the slight edge in what should be an entertaining, competitive matchup.

Prediction: Ole Miss 34, Louisville 27