Live Updates: Ole Miss Football vs. Florida Gators in Week 12 SEC Matchup

No. 6 Ole Miss (9-1, 5-1 SEC) will square off against the Florida Gators on Saturday night for a primetime SEC showdown at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.

In a matchup that has stolen headlines across America all week, Lane Kiffin and Co. eye an opportunity to further cement the program's College Football Playoff chances with a win over the in-conference foe.

"I think our guys are really excited about this matchup," Kiffin said this week on the SEC Teleconference. "They’ve put themselves in position to play for a lot, so we’ve got to get to 1-0 and then we have a bye.

"It’s kind of like a one-game season here — put everything into it, no matter what it takes, and get to 1-0. Rest up and worry about the games after that."

Here's what Lane Kiffin said of the matchup, pregame updates and a live thread from Saturday night at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.

What Lane Kiffin Said: Week 12 Edition

"This will be a challenging matchup. These guys, shoot, just two weeks ago were ahead of Georgia in the fourth quarter.

"Anytime you’ve got great defensive players — and they’ve played excellent defense for most of the season — and have a quarterback that’s extremely talented and a phenomenal running back, that’s a recipe to know that, hey, they can beat you at any time.

"We’re going to have to play really well to get ourselves to 1-0."

Pregame Updates:

- Florida Gators wide receiver Vernell Brown III is officially OUT for Saturday against the Ole Miss Rebels after landing on the SEC Availability Report on Thursday.

- Floridas Gators defensive lineman Caleb Banks is a game-time decision for Saturday night in Oxford, according to the SEC Availability Report.

- Ole Miss will be without linebacker Raymond Collins and defensive tackle Jeffrey Rush. Kiffin and Co. will have healthy roster heading into kickoff.

- Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. CT at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium with Ole Miss looking to remain alive in the College Football Playof race.

Live Updates:

[Make sure to refresh your browser for the latest information. Scroll down for the most recent updates each quarter from Oxford.]

First Quarter:

- The Florida Gators have won the opening coin toss and will receive the opening kickoff. Ole Miss will begin the second half with the ball.

- The Ole Miss defense forces a quick three-and-out on the first possession for Florida. DJ Lagway tosses a pair of incompletions paired with a Jaden Baugh three-yard run. Gators punt it away and Ole Miss takes over on their own 20-yard line.

- Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss and the Rebels offense are cruising down the field on a 9-play, 53-yard drive with Chambliss connecting with Harrison Wallace III to convert on 4th-and-3. Ole Miss is in the red-zone with Chambliss 5-for-5 through the air with 53 yards on Ole Miss' first offensive possession.

- Ole Miss running back Kewan Lacy punches in the touchdown with the Rebels striking first at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Lacy caps off a 12-play, 80-yard scoring drive for Ole Miss.

Score Update: Ole Miss 7, Florida 0

- The Ole Miss defense once again steps up after forcing a three-and-out on the Gators' second possession on offense. DJ Lagway tosses a five-yard completion, but Florida's offense stalls from there. Rebels fair catch the punt at their own 28-yard line. 7:07 remaining in the first quarter.

- On the ensuing possession, Ole Miss utilizes the rushing attack to march inside the Florida 10-yard line - spearheaded by a Kewan Lacy 41-yard rushing attempt. Rebels are forced to kick a field goal with Lucas Carniero knocking in a 27-yarder to cap off a 7-play, 62-yard scoring drive.

Score Update: Ole Miss 10, Florida 0

- Florida quarterback DJ Lagway orchestrates a touchdown drive for the Gators to get his crew on the board to close out the first quarter. Lagway punches in the score on a rushing attempt to cap off a 7-play, 75-yard touchdown drive. 2-for-3 passing with 46 yards with the Florid adding 29 rushing yards.

Score Update: Ole Miss 10, Florida 7

- On the first play of the drive, Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss throws an interception with Florida Gators linebacker Jayden Woods reeling it in. Gators take over inside the Ole Miss 15-yard line.

End of 1Q: Ole Miss 10, Florida 7

Second Quarter:

- Florida Gators running back Jaden Baugh gets in the end-zone two plays after the interception to give his squad the lead in Oxford. 2-play, 5-yard touchdown drive.

Score Update: Florida 14, Ole Miss 10

- Trinidad Chambliss and the Ole Miss Rebels respond with a touchdown of their own with De'Zhaun Stribling hauling in a 43-yard score to cap off a 10-play, 75-yard drive. Chambliss logs 64 yards on 4-for-4 passing to bounce back after the interception. Rebels retake the lead in Oxford.

Score Update: Ole Miss 17, Florida 14

- It's a shootout in Oxford. Florida quarterback DJ Lagway connects with J. Michael Sturdivant for a 57-yard touchdown to cap off a 5-play, 75-yard scoring drive. Lagway is up to 112 yards on just five completions while Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss has logged 137 yards on 11-for-12 passing.

Score Update: Florida 21, Ole Miss 17

- Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss navigates a methodical 13-play, 69-yard drive that results in a 23-yard field goal attempt from Lucas Carniero. Kick is GOOD. Rebels get inside the red-zone, but a forced to kick a field goal. 1:37 remaining in the half.

Score Update: Florida 21, Ole Miss 20

- Across a quick 1:49 drive, the Florida Gators go 55 yards on 12 plays with Lagway leading his offense into field goal range. Gators tack on a field goal to end the half with Florida scoring on its last four possessions: Touchdown, touchdown, touchdown, field goal.

HALFTIME: Florida 24, Ole Miss 20

Third Quarter:

- Ole Miss will receive the ball to open the second half. Florida will kick the ball away after electing to receive the opening kickoff in the first quarter.

- Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss has navigated a productive opening drive for the Rebels after getting inside the 20-yard line. Chambliss is 3-for-4 with 48 passing yards with Ole Miss adding 38 yards on the ground. Rebels inside the 10-yard line. 9:17 remaining in the third frame.

- Chambliss and Co. march down to the Florida Gators 1-yard line with Lane Kiffin's staff electing to go for it on 4th-and-1. Chambliss misses Harrison Wallace III on a slant with the Rebels turning it over on downs. Gators take over with 7:50 remaining in the third quarter.

- DJ Lagway and the Gators navigate a 4-play, 46-yard drive, but the offense stalls near midfield with Florida electing to punt it away on 4th-and-2. Ole Miss' defense holds and the Rebels will take over on their own 16-yard line.

- Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss is sacked on back-to-back plays and the Rebels' offense is unable to find a groove. 4-play, 8-yard drive results in a punt. Florida takes over on their own 22-yard line.

End of 3Q: Florida 24, Ole Miss 20

Fourth Quarter:

- Ole Miss running back Kewan Lacy breaks open a 59-yard run to put the Rebels on the 1-yard line to cap off the third quarter with Trinidad Chambliss and the offense in business to open the final frame. Lacy punches in the touchdown on the first play of the fourth quarter. 6-play, 86-yard scoring drive.

Score Update: Ole Miss 27, Florida 24

- After a DJ Lagway interception picked off by Ole Miss safety Wydett Williams, the Rebels march inside the Florida 5-yard line, but are unable to convert on fourth down. Gators take over with 2:42 remaining.

FINAL: Ole Miss 34, Florida 24

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