Considering the quality of opponents the Rebels have faced so far, Saturday’s contest in Berkeley serves as a true litmus test for a team that’s looked promising, but volatile.
While Ole Miss turned in overall solid performances against South Alabama and UT Martin, they revealed patterns, particularly on defense, that may not bode so well for when the competition gets stiffer.
Similarly, the Golden Bears’ 2-0 start shows something of a mixed bag. They kicked off the season with an eye-opening road win against a North Carolina team in reset mode, followed by a win over FCS school Weber State that required a fourth quarter surge.