Sportsvival is fired up for a massive Week 9 slate, three top-25 showdowns that could shift the college football landscape and reshape playoff conversations. From Ole Miss’ high-octane attack facing Oklahoma’s lockdown defense in Norman, to a College GameDay rematch in Nashville where Missouri’s ground game meets Vanderbilt’s stout run-stoppers, and finally a primetime, physical showdown in Death Valley as undefeated Texas A&M tests LSU’s night-game aura, each matchup promises decisive moments, matchup-driven storylines, and NFL-caliber talent on both sides of the ball.
#8 (6-1) Ole Miss Rebels at #11 (6-1) Oklahoma Sooners
Kickoff: Saturday, Oct. 25 | 12:00 PM ET | ABC
Location: Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, Norman, OK
This SEC showdown pits Ole Miss’ explosive offense against Oklahoma’s elite defense in a classic “unstoppable force vs. immovable object” battle. The Rebels are averaging 37.4 points per game, led by dual-threat QB Trinidad Chambliss, while the Sooners boast the nation’s second-best scoring defense, allowing just 9.4 points per game. Expect tempo,turnovers, and trench play to decide this one.
Key Players
Ole Miss
Offense: Trinidad Chambliss, QB – 1,549 passing yards, 8 TDs, 323 rushing yards, 5 rushing TDs
Defense: Zxavian Harris, DL – 31 tackles, 7 TFL, 3 sacks, 1 INT
Oklahoma
Offense: John Mateer, QB – 1,567 passing yards, 7 TDs, 209 rushing yards, 5 rushing TDs
Defense: Taylor Wein, DL – 10.5 TFL, 3.5 sacks, 1 INT
Predicted Score: Oklahoma-24 Ole Miss-17
#13 (6-1) Missouri Tigers at #15 (6-1) Vanderbilt Commodores
Kickoff: Saturday, Oct. 25 | 3:30 PM ET | ESPN
Location: FirstBank Stadium, Nashville, TN
College GameDay heads to Nashville for a top-15 SEC clash between two 6-1 teams. Missouri’s powerful rushing attack (244.9 YPG) meets Vanderbilt’s stingy run defense (92.0 YPG allowed). Quarterback play will be pivotal, with Diego Pavia’s dual-threat ability giving the Commodores
a slight edge at home.
Key Players
Missouri
Offense: Ahmad Hardy, RB – 840 rushing yards, 11 TDs
Defense: Zion Young, DE – 9.5 TFL, 5-sacks
Vanderbilt
Offense: Diego Pavia, QB – 1,569 passing yards, 15 TDs; 438 rushing yards, 4 TDs
Defense: Zaylin Wood, DL – 3.5 TFL, 3-sacks
Predicted Score: Vanderbilt 31 Missouri 21
#23 (7-0) Texas A&M Aggies at #25 (5-2) LSU Tigers
Kickoff: Saturday, Oct. 25 | 6:30 PM CT | ABC
Location: Tiger Stadium, Baton Rouge, LA
Death Valley hosts a primetime SEC clash with playoff implications. Texas A&M enters undefeated, but LSU is 17-1 in night games under Brian Kelly.
The Aggies’ offense, led by Marcel Reed, will be tested by LSU’s improving defense. Expect a physical, low-scoring battle with momentum swings.
Key Players
Texas A&M
Offense: Marcel Reed, QB – 1,770 passing yards, 15 TDs; 280 yards, 3 TDs last week
Defense: Cashius Howell, DL – 7.5 sacks, 8.5 TFL
LSU
Offense: Garrett Nussmeier, QB – 1,638 passing yards, 11 TDs
Defense: Harold Perkins Jr., LB – elite playmaker, 32 tackles, 3.5 TFL, 2-sacks