While the Arkansas vs Ole Miss thriller is officially in the rearview mirror for both sides, its ripple effect could be felt across the sport thanks to the College Football Playoff’s 12-team field.
Mississippi has its eyes on a first-ever CFP bid, but both the Rebels and Razorbacks will have to tango with a pair of American Conference squads eyeing the designated Group of Five playoff slot.
The Razorbacks hit the road again for a showdown with Memphis at 11 a.m. CT Saturday, while the Rebels welcome Tulane in the 2:30 p.m. time slot.
There was no preseason poll for the American — which ditched the AAC label this summer — but the Green Wave and Tigers received the most votes in the preseason AP Poll.