Ole Miss and Tulane meet again this Saturday at Oxford, at Mississippi, for the first round of the College Football Playoff playoffs. The game marks the debut of both teams in the decisive phase of the American university tournament. Os Rebels, sixth placed, host Green Wave, 11th seed, in a match that already took place in the regular season.

Departure is scheduled for 3:30 pm East Coast Estados Unidos time, equivalent to 5:30 pm Brasília time. Ole Miss won the previous duel 45-10, in September, but now the teams arrive with significant changes to their coaching staffs.

• TV channels: TNT and truTV broadcast the game on Estados Unidos.
• Streaming: HBO Max (formerly Max) offers live streaming, in addition to services such as Sling TV and DirecTV
• Other options: Plataformas like FuboTV allow access with a free trial in some cases.

Changes in technical committees

Lane Kiffin will not command Ole Miss from the sidelines after accepting the head coaching job at LSU. Defensive coordinator Pete Golding takes interim leadership of the Rebels for the playoffs. Essa transition occurred after a regular season of 11 wins and just one loss for Georgia.

Jon Sumrall remains in charge of Tulane, even after confirming his move to Florida in the next season. The coach led the Green Wave to the American Conference title by defeating North Texas in the final. Tulane finished the regular phase with 11 wins and two losses, guaranteeing an automatic place in the playoffs as conference champion of Group of Five.

Changes in staff bring uncertainty to the confrontation. Ole Miss maintains part of the offensive structure, while Tulane seeks to repeat the performance that led them to the conference title.

Recent history of the confrontation

Ole Miss dominated the September meeting with an elastic score of 45 to 10. Trinidad Chambliss, Ole Miss’s quarterback, had an outstanding performance with passes and runs.

Tulane has evolved since then, especially on defense that forced turnovers in decisive games. Running back Kewan Lacy led Ole Miss in rushing yards during the season. Os Green Wave relies on Jake Retzlaff as a dual-threat in command of the attack.

Both teams debut in the national playoffs. The winner advances to face Georgia in the Sugar Bowl, CFP quarterfinals.

Detailed streaming options

In Estados Unidos, coverage is provided by TNT as the main channel, with truTV as an alternative. The broadcast includes pre- and post-game analysis. HBO Max allows you to watch on mobile devices or smart TVs without the need for cable.

Streaming services like Sling TV offer packages that include TNT and truTV at affordable prices. FuboTV and YouTube TV also carry channels, with recording options. Para For those who prefer audio, SiriusXM broadcasts with specific narration for each team.

On Brasil, the game can be followed via international streaming or VPN to access American HBO Max. Plataformas specializing in American college sports occasionally provide links.

Players to watch

Trinidad Chambliss stands out in Ole Miss with mobility and precision in passing. Kewan Lacy racks up consistent rushing touchdowns and yards. On defense, players like Princely Umanmielen pressure opposing quarterbacks.

By Tulane, Jake Retzlaff leads in passes and runs. The defense has Santana Hopper in tackles for loss. Os Green Wave forced interceptions throughout the season.

Ole Miss averages a high number of total yards per game. Tulane balances attack and defense with positive turnovers.

Expanded playoff context

The 12-team format allows for spots for smaller conference champions like Tulane. Ole Miss enters as a high seed thanks to performance in the SEC. The home match favors Rebels according to statistics from decisive games.

Georgia awaits the winner in the next stage. Ambas teams are looking for their first victory in national playoffs. The Vaught-Hemingway stadium receives maximum capacity for the historic event.

Team preparation

Ole Miss adjusts strategies without Kiffin, focusing on defensive execution under Golding. Tulane maintains a routine with Sumrall until the end of the playoffs. Treinos intense events mark the week at both universities.

Minimal injuries affect the main squads. The weather in Oxford predicts favorable conditions for the game.