Without blatantly saying Saturday evening’s game is the most important game of the season, Saturday’s game against Arkansas is the most important game of the season. It just is. A win for Ole Miss would signify that this is a team that can win a high-stakes ball game, string together three SEC wins and add another notch on its NCAA Tournament resume.
Arkansas (19-7, 8-5 SEC) is currently one full game ahead of Ole Miss in SEC standings, fresh off an upset victory at No. 21 South Carolina. In addition to leading the Rebels in SEC standings, it also holds that elusive fourth spot, which merits a double bye in the SEC Tournament in a few weeks.