JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — After an upset loss against the Florida Gators sank Ole Miss football’s College Football Playoff chances, the Rebels are returning to the Sunshine State for a chance to finish their season on a high note.
The No. 15 Rebels (9-3) face Duke (9-3) in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl on Thursday (7 p.m. CT, ESPN). The game will be played at EverBank Stadium.
Most Rebels players, including quarterback Jaxson Dart, have opted to play in the game. Coach Lane Kiffin has also managed to keep his roster mostly intact through transfer portal season.
The Blue Devils have a more depleted roster. Duke quarterback Maalik Murphy transferred to Oregon State after the regular season and will not play in the bowl game. He threw a Duke-record 26 touchdown passes this season. Sophomore Henry Belin, Murphy’s replacement, will go up against an Ole Miss defense leading the FBS in sacks (52) and TFL’s (116).
The Rebels have a chance to have back-to-back 10-win seasons for the first time since 1959-60.
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Ole Miss vs Duke score updates
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Ole Miss vs Duke time today
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Date: Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025
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Time: 7 p.m. CT
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Location: EverBank Stadium (Jacksonville, Florida)
What channel is Ole Miss vs Duke game on today?
Ole Miss vs. Duke will be broadcast nationally on ESPN. Dave Pasch and Dusty Dvoracek will call the game. Streaming options for the game include FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
Ole Miss vs Duke history
Ole Miss vs Duke predictions
Ole Miss 34, Duke 14: The Rebels were arguably the most talented team that was left out of the College Football Playoff field. With few players opting out, Ole Miss should have a talent advantage. The Rebels are positioned to record back-to-back 10-win seasons for the first time since 1959-60.
Ole Miss vs Duke betting odds
Game lines and odds from BetMGM as of Saturday:
Ole Miss vs Duke weather update
The Gator Bowl will be slightly chilly. The high is 62 degrees on gameday, and the low is 41.
Ole Miss football 2024 schedule
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Aug. 31: vs. Furman (76-0 W)
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Sept. 7: vs. Middle Tennessee (52-3 W)
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Sept. 14: at Wake Forest (40-6 W)
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Sept. 21: vs. Georgia Southern (52-13 W)
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Sept. 28: vs. Kentucky (20-17 L)
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Oct. 5: at South Carolina (27-3 W)
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Oct. 12: at LSU (29-26 L OT)
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Oct. 26: vs. Oklahoma (26-14 W)
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Nov. 2: at Arkansas (63-31 W)
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Nov. 9: vs. Georgia (28-10 W)
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Nov. 23: at Florida (24-17 L)
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Nov. 29: vs. Mississippi State (26-14 W)
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Duke football 2024 schedule
Aug. 30: vs. Elon (26-3 W)
Sept. 6: at Northwestern (26-20 W)
Sept. 14: vs UConn (26-21 W)
Sept. 21: at Middle Tennessee (45-17 W)
Sept. 28: vs. North Carolina (21-20 W)
Oct. 5: at Georgia Tech (24-14 L)
Oct. 18: vs Florida State (23-16 W))
Oct. 26: vs. SMU (28-27 L)
Nov. 2: at Miami (53-31 L)
Nov. 9: at NC State (29-19 W)
Nov. 23: vs Virginia Tech (31-28 W)
Nov. 30: at Wake Forest (23-17 W)
Ole Miss football news
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Sam Hutchens covers Ole Miss for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at Shutchens@gannett.com or reach him on X at @Sam_Hutchens_
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