In a matchup that will have significant College Football Playoff implications on the line, No. 8 Ole Miss will hit the road to No. 13 Oklahoma for a Top-15 SEC

The SEC's new schedule format pairs Oklahoma with Ole Miss as a permanent opponent, a decision that has surprised many. Fans, media personalities, and even Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin have expressed confusion over the matchup due to a lack of history or geographical connection.