The short version: Georgia comes in 7-1 and No. 2. Ole Miss is 6-2 and No. 12. Ole Miss won the last meeting 39-34 on Jan. 1, 2026, and now Georgia comes to Oxford under the lights.

Game info
When	Sat, Nov. 7, 7:30 PM ET
TV	ABC (streams on the ESPN app)
Where	Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, Oxford, Miss.

Part 1: Watching at Home

How to watch

Kickoff is Sat, Nov. 7, 7:30 PM ET on ABC (streams on the ESPN app).

The storyline

Georgia scores 41 points a game and gives up just 14.9. Ole Miss can throw it, at 282.1 passing yards a game, and has scored on 96.8% of its red zone trips. Georgia leads the all-time series 34-15-1. The opening line had Georgia by 3.

Key players

Team	Player	Season so far
UGA	QB Gunner Stockton	1,671 pass yards, 16 TD, 4 INT
UGA	RB Dwight Phillips Jr.	415 rush yards, 2 TD
UGA	WR Craig Dandridge	20 catches, 349 yards
MISS	QB Trinidad Chambliss	2,189 pass yards, 18 TD, 8 INT
MISS	RB Kewan Lacy	388 rush yards, 5 TD
MISS	WR Deuce Alexander	48 catches, 669 yards, 5 TD

Season stats as of Nov. 1 from AP, ESPN and official team pages.

What to watch for

• Red zone. Ole Miss is third in FBS at scoring in the red zone, and Georgia’s red zone defense ranks 101st.
• Third downs. Georgia converts 51.6%. Ole Miss’s defense ranks 113th on third down.
• Turnovers. Georgia is +6 in turnover margin. Chambliss has thrown 8 interceptions.

Watch-party menu

• Dawgs side: a Georgia peach cobbler for dessert and pimento cheese with crackers.
• Rebels side: Mississippi-style fried catfish bites or a tray of hot tamales.
• Timing: 7:30 PM kickoff, so serve the main dish around halftime.

Hosting a watch party? A slow cooker keeps the main dish warm all game, and party platters make serving easy. Keep drinks cold in a cooler so nobody misses a play. Hang a Ole Miss flag or an Georgia Bulldogs flag for the house divided, and a soundbar helps you hear the crowd.

Part 2: Traveling to the Game

Gates and entry

Gates open 2 hours before kickoff (5:30 PM ET for this game). No re-entry once you’re scanned.

Bag policy

• Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bag up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches, or a one-gallon clear freezer bag.
• Small clutch up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches.
• Medical items are inspected at Gate 16 (east) and Gate 33 (west).
• Not allowed: outside food, drinks or coolers, umbrellas, folding chairs, artificial noisemakers (like cowbells), and signs bigger than 8.5 x 11 inches.

Parking and tailgating

• Tailgating happens in the Grove. The public can set up tents starting Friday at 6 PM, after the Grove closes at 5:30 PM for setup.
• Tents can be up to 10 x 20 feet, with no stakes or fasteners.
• No grills or heaters on campus, and no amplified sound.
• Parking and shuttle details are on the official gameday site.

Where to eat and stay

Oxford is a small town, so hotels fill up fast for a night SEC game. Look in Oxford first, then nearby towns, and plan on game traffic. The Square downtown is the go-to place to eat and walk before and after the game.

Weather

Early-week forecasts called for mid-50s and cloudy at kickoff. Check the forecast again the day before. Check the National Weather Service forecast the day before.

Rules can change. Check the official athletics site during game week.

What to pack

Driving in? A phone mount and a car charger keep the directions running, and car games for kids help on a long drive. Flying in? A neck pillow helps on the flight, and a packable rain poncho fits in a pocket.

At the stadium: Pack a clear stadium bag that fits the 12 x 6 x 12 limit. Bring a seat cushion for the bleachers and a portable power bank so your phone ticket doesn’t die.

Tailgating: Set up a 10×10 canopy (most lots cap tents at that size), some folding chairs and a cornhole set. Grills aren’t allowed on campus, so plan a no-cook spread. Rep your team with Ole Miss gear or Georgia Bulldogs gear.

Places near the stadium

Where to eat

• City Grocery: A Southern landmark on the Square. Reservations are recommended.
• Ajax Diner: Plate lunches and Southern comfort food on the Square.

Where to stay

• The Inn at Ole Miss: On campus, overlooking the Grove.
• Graduate by Hilton Oxford: On the Square, about 1.3 miles from the stadium.

We checked that these places exist and have working official websites as of Nov. 2, 2026. Hours change on game weekends, so check before you go. These are not paid or affiliate links.

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Sources: Vaught-Hemingway bag policy, Ole Miss A-Z stadium guide, Ole Miss Grove plans, AP preview, Georgia series history. Ranks from the AP Top 25 released Nov. 1, 2026. Times ET.

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