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Ole Miss Rebels Expected to Cruise Past Middle Tennessee State in Week 2 Matchup

Week 2 of the college football season features a matchup between Middle Tennessee and Ole Miss. Both teams are coming off wins in their season openers. Ole Miss is heavily favored by 41 points according to oddsmakers. The current line has Ole Miss at -41.5.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Blue Raiders -10000 | Rebels -10000
• Spread: Blue Raiders +41.5 (-110) | Rebels -41.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 63.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Mississippi will win straight-up is 99%.

Middle Tenn. St. vs Mississippi Stats

Middle Tenn. St. Blue Raiders

The MTSU Blue Raiders began the 2024 season aiming to bounce back from a disappointing 2023 campaign. Despite opening with a win against Tennessee Tech, their performance was not as dominant as they would have hoped, winning by just a touchdown. Quarterback Nicholas Vattiato returned for his second season as the starter but struggled in the season opener. Fifth-year senior Frank Peasant had a strong start, scoring two touchdowns. The defense, which allowed 28 points per game last season, continued to show weaknesses, allowing 25 points against an FCS opponent. The team's power ranking is currently 73, with strengths in offense and areas for improvement in defense. Middle Tenn. St. has a record of 1-0 this season.

Mississippi Rebels Analysis

Ole Miss had a successful 2023 season, finishing with an 11-2 record and a Peach Bowl victory over Penn State. They only lost to Georgia and Alabama and would have been playoff contenders under the new format. In their first game of the 2024 season, they dominated FCS Furman with strong performances from Jaxson Dart, Austin Simmons, Matt Jones, and Tre Harris. The team's defense was also solid in 2023 and continued to perform well in the shutout against Furman. Currently, they have a power ranking of 35 and are ranked high for both offense and defense. In their upcoming matchup against Middle Tennessee State, the Rebels have a positive history against them.

Ole Miss Rebels Poised for Dominant Performance Against MTSU Blue Raiders

The upcoming college football game between Ole Miss Rebels and MTSU Blue Raiders on Saturday afternoon is anticipated to showcase an impressive performance by the Rebels. With high confidence, I am choosing to support the Rebels at -41 in this matchup. MTSU, despite being a G5 school, has shown subpar performance in recent seasons, culminating in a 4-8 record in 2023. Their history against top-ranked SEC schools, including a 49-point loss last year, further underscores their challenges. In contrast, Ole Miss had a successful 2023 season and displayed dominance in their recent opener against Furman, winning 76-0. Led by Jaxson Dart, the Rebels are expected to maintain their momentum and secure a significant victory. The professionalism and determination exhibited by Ole Miss will likely result in a clear victory in this upcoming game.

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