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**No. 11 Ole Miss Faces Undefeated Tulane Amid QB Uncertainty**
OXFORD, MS – The No. 11 Ole Miss Rebels (3-0) will host the undefeated Tulane Green Wave (3-0) this Saturday at 2:30 p.m. CT, in a highly anticipated matchup. Despite initial expectations, redshirt freshman Trinidad Chambliss is slated to start at quarterback for the Rebels for the second consecutive game, filling in for Austin Simmons who re-aggravated a lower-body injury sustained in previous weeks.
Chambliss impressed in his first SEC start against Arkansas, throwing for 353 yards, rushing for 62 yards, and accounting for three touchdowns. However, Tulane, which is receiving top-25 votes, presents a formidable challenge. The Green Wave have already secured victories against Power Five opponents Northwestern and Duke.
Tulane is led by dual-threat quarterback Jake Retzlaff, a BYU transfer who poses a significant threat to the Ole Miss defense. Retzlaff has averaged 522 passing yards and 96 rushing yards per game, drawing comparisons to Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green, who previously exploited the Rebels’ defense with both his arm and legs.
Ole Miss, averaging 45 points per game (4th in the SEC), will likely lean on running back Kewan Lacy, who has averaged 97 rushing yards. The Rebels have shown an ability to win close games this season, a stark contrast to their struggles in similar situations last year.
While the uncertainty surrounding Ole Miss’ quarterback situation could favor Tulane, the Green Wave will face a potent Rebel offense regardless of who is under center. The return of cornerback Jaylon Braxton from injury could bolster the Ole Miss secondary.
Analysts predict a close contest, with Ole Miss ultimately prevailing 29-23. A win for Tulane would significantly enhance their College Football Playoff hopes as the top ranked team from outside the power conferences.
**Analysis by Sam Hutchens, Clarion Ledger.**
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