The 2026 Ole Miss football season looks like it could be a wild ride. The SEC and ESPN just dropped the television windows and assignments for the Rebels’ games, and there’s a little something for everyone.
Fans can expect early, afternoon, and night games scattered across the calendar. Some of the biggest matchups, like those against Louisville, LSU, and Mississippi State, already have their time slots, but a few games are still up in the air thanks to flex windows.
Let’s break down what’s on tap for the Rebels this year, highlight the big showdowns, and toss in a few thoughts on what fans might see.
Television Windows and Assignments
The SEC and ESPN have laid out the television start time windows for Weeks 4 through 14. Here’s how they’re grouped:
- Early: 11 a.m. to noon CT start
- Afternoon: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. CT start
- Night: 5 to 7 p.m. CT start
- Flex: Games flexed between the afternoon (2:30-3:30 p.m.) and night (5-7 p.m.) windows
Exact start times inside those windows? Well, we’ll know no later than six days out, unless they say otherwise. The idea is to keep things flexible as the season unfolds.
Key Matchups
Some big games already have their slots. The Rebels kick things off against Louisville in the first-ever Music City Kickoff at Nissan Stadium in Nashville.
That one’s primetime on ABC at 6:30 p.m. CT, Sunday, Sept. 6. The home opener versus Charlotte is set for Saturday, Sept. 12 at 6:45 p.m. CT, airing on ESPN2 or the SEC Network.
Then there’s LSU, always a huge draw—6:30 p.m. CT on ABC, Sept. 19. And don’t forget the Battle for the Golden Egg with Mississippi State, coming up Nov. 27 at 11 a.m. CT on ABC.
This rivalry game is always a highlight, and honestly, who doesn’t get up for that one?
Flex Windows and Unassigned Games
Some games are floating in flex windows, so we won’t know the exact kickoff until we get closer. Here’s what’s waiting in the wings:
- Week 4 at Florida (Sept. 26): Afternoon or night window
- Week 6 at Vanderbilt (Oct. 10): Afternoon or night window
- Week 8 at Texas (Oct. 24): Afternoon or night window
- Week 10 vs. Georgia (Nov. 7): Afternoon or night window
That scheduling flexibility should help with TV ratings and, let’s be honest, it gives the networks a chance to shuffle based on how things are going.
Additional Games and Start Times
A few more games already have their windows picked out:
- Oct. 17 vs. Missouri: Afternoon slot at either 2:30 or 3:30 p.m. CT
- Oct. 31 vs. Auburn: Early window at either 11 a.m. or noon CT
- Nov. 14 at Oklahoma: Afternoon window of 2:30 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. CT
- Nov. 21 vs. Wofford: 11 a.m. CT, streamed via SEC Network Plus
Complete 2026 Ole Miss Football Schedule
Here’s the full rundown for the 2026 Ole Miss football schedule, with what we know so far:
- Sept. 6 vs. Louisville: 6:30 p.m. CT – ABC
- Sept. 12 vs. Charlotte: 6:45 p.m. CT – ESPN2 or SECN
- Sept. 19 vs. LSU: 6:30 p.m. CT – ABC
- Sept. 26 at Florida: Flex – TBA
- Oct. 10 at Vanderbilt: Flex – TBA
- Oct. 17 vs. Missouri: Afternoon – TBA
- Oct. 24 at Texas: Flex – TBA
- Oct. 31 vs. Auburn: Early – TBA
- Nov. 7 vs. Georgia: Flex – TBA
- Nov. 14 at Oklahoma: Afternoon – TBA
- Nov. 21 vs. Wofford: 11 a.m. CT – SECN+
- Nov. 27 vs. Mississippi State: 11 a.m. CT – ABC
Stay Updated
Want to keep up with Ole Miss football? You should probably be following the team on social media.
Updates hit Twitter and Instagram at @olemissfb. There’s also a Facebook page: OleMissFootball.
If you’re after broader athletic news, check out @OleMissSports on Twitter or OleMissAthletics on Instagram. It’s honestly the easiest way to catch anything you might’ve missed.
Curious about TV schedules or broadcast details for the 2026 season? You can dig into the official announcement on the Ole Miss Sports website.
The season’s almost here, and fans are buzzing. The Rebels are lining up for what could be a pretty exciting run.
Whether you’re watching from your couch or shouting from the bleachers, the 2026 season feels like it’s got something special brewing.
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