NORMAN, Okla. – The Sooners ripped off an early second half run to make it tight, but timely defensive stops and some key movements downfield by the Rebel offense helped keep No. 8 Ole Miss on top of No. 11 Oklahoma, 34-26, on Saturday.

OU football will be without right tackle Derek Simmons for the Ole Miss game, per the latest availability report released Friday night.

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After its best game of the season last week at South Carolina, Oklahoma turned in an all-around lackluster performance on offense, defense and special teams Sat

Ole Miss scored touchdowns on its first five possessions and shredded Georgia's defense last Saturday for three quarters. Kiffin has Division II transfer quarterback Trinidad Chambliss playing elite football and the Rebels ranked eighth nationally in yards per game.