Vassallo: Football Fever Alive and Well in Oxford

Head Coach Hugh Freeze and Chad Kelly discuss plays in the Labor Day showdown against FSU. (Photo by Bill Barksdale

Now that the Ole Miss Rebels have reached no. 14 in the AP Poll, here’s an analysis of the 13 teams ahead of them in the ranking and the opponents they have left to play in the Top 25:

1. Alabama……..A&M, Tennessee, Arkansas
2. Ohio State…..Wisconsin, Nebraska, Michigan
3. Clemson…….FSU
4. Michigan…….Ohio State
5. Washington…. None
6. Houston………Louisville
7. Louisville……..Houston
8. Texas A&M ….Tennessee, Alabama, Ole Miss
9. Tennessee……A&M, Alabama
10. Miami…………FSU, NC, VA Tech
11. Wisconsin…..Ohio State, Nebraska
12. Nebraska……Wisconsin, Ohio State
13. Baylor……….Oklahoma, West Virginia
14. Ole Miss……Arkansas, A&M

It’s way too early to speculate how high the Rebels could ultimately rise. However, a “run of the table” could seriously threaten the top four and a certainty for a New Year’s six bowl. In addition to the Hogs and Aggies (both away), there’s still a date on October 22nd which lists Baton Rouge as the destination. One week at a time and one game at a time with the focus now on #16 Arkansas and how to stop their ground game is the priority.

Steve Vassallo is a HottyToddy.com contributor. Steve writes on Ole Miss athletics, Oxford business, politics and other subjects. He is an Ole Miss grad and former radio announcer for the basketball team. Currently, Steve is a highly successful leader in the real estate business who lives in Oxford with his wife Rosie. You can contact Steve at sovassallo@gmail.com or call him at 985-852-7745.

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