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Cougs Brace for Daunting Ole Miss Matchup: Can They Pull Off the Upset?
11 Oct, 2025
Summary
- Washington State coach Jimmy Rogers acknowledges the challenge of facing No. 4 Ole Miss
- Ole Miss is a 32.5-point favorite over the Cougars in the upcoming game
- WSU scheduled this game last year to fill their lineup, not expecting to compete with the Rebels
On October 10th, 2025, Washington State head coach Jimmy Rogers acknowledged the daunting task his team faces in taking on the No. 4 ranked Ole Miss Rebels this Saturday. The Rebels are a staggering 32.5-point favorite over the Cougars in the upcoming matchup.
Rogers was realistic about the challenge, referencing the raucous atmosphere at Ole Miss's Vaught Hemingway Stadium that the Cougars will have to contend with. He noted that WSU simply doesn't have the personnel to match up with the Rebels on both offense and defense.
This game was scheduled by the Cougars last year as they worked to cobble together a lineup for their second and final year away from a traditional conference landscape. However, WSU was never expected to truly compete with the powerhouse Ole Miss squad. Instead, the focus for the Cougars will be on avoiding injuries and preparing for the remainder of their season.
