Live Updates: Ole Miss Football vs. Georgia Bulldogs in Week 8 SEC Matchup

Lane Kiffin and Co. gear up for a Top-10 showdown in Athens, stage set for the significant SEC clash.

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No. 5 Ole Miss (6-0, 3-0 SEC) will take the field in Sanford Stadium on Saturday for a Top-10 SEC showdown against Kirby Smart and the No. 9 ranked Georgia Bulldogs.

In a matchup that has generated significant buzz, Lane Kiffin and Co. will put the program's unblemished record on the line in Athens against one of the top program's in America.

"We’re going to have to stay really focused. Heard Kirby talking about the noise and how it needed to be the loudest the stadium’s ever been. I’m sure it will be. But both [teams] have to play in the noise.

"They actually verbally communicate more on defense than we do on offense. Rare game like that. The noise is not the biggest factor at all in the game. It’ll be blocking, tackling, catching, throwing and taking care of the football."

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Here's what Lane Kiffin said of the matchup, pregame updates and a live thread from Saturday at Sanford Stadium in Athens.

What Lane Kiffin Said: Week 8 Edition

"I think our guys are really excited for this opportunity. This isn’t coach-speak, it’s facts, this is the elite program in college football with the top coach [Kirby Smart] in college football," Kiffin said.

"Continues to win at an unbelievable rate, especially nowadays with how challenging it is with our conference and NIL. Shoot, the last five years they’re 28-1 at home with their last loss just coming to Alabama and 51-3 overall. Two Alabama regular-season losses and then our Ole Miss game [last year]."

Pregame Updates:

- Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Kyron Jones is OUT for Saturday's Top-10 matchup against the Ole Miss Rebels. Kirby Smart and Co. will test their depth in the defensive backfield.

- Kickoff time is set for 2:40 p.m. CT from Sanford Stadium in Athens (Ga.).

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Live Updates:

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- Ole Miss will kick the ball off to open Saturday's Top-10 showdown in Athens. Georgia will receive the ball for the first possession of the game,

- Georgia navigates a quick 7-play, 42-yard drive to open the game with the Bulldogs getting on the board first with a 51-yard field goal. Gunner Stockton goes 3-for-3 on the drive with 45 yards through the air.

Score Update: Georgia 3, Ole Miss 0

- Trinidad Chambliss takes the field for the Rebels with Ole Miss coming out gunning to start the day in Athens. Chambliss and Co. are in the midst of a 10-play, 52-yard drive with the Rebels' signal-caller 5-for-8 passing with 42 yards through the air. Ole Miss is on the Georgia 3-yard line.

- Chambliss orchestrates an impressive opening drive for the Rebels after marching into Georgia territory and capitalizing in the red-zone - Ole Miss gets in the end-zone on a Chambliss 7-yard scramble. 14-play, 65-yard drive.

Score Update: Ole Miss 7, Georgia 3

- After both programs navigated scoring drives in the first frame, Georgia will begin the second quarter with ball inside the Ole Miss 10-yard line after orchestrating an impressive drive let by Gunner Stockton.

End of 1Q: Ole Miss 7, Georgia 3

Second Quarter:

- Georgia caps off a 13-play, 75-yard drive with Gunner Stockton connecting with Lawson Luckie in the end-zone for an eight-yard score. Bulldogs re-take the lead on the first play of the quarter.

Score Update: Georgia 10, Ole Miss 7

- It's back and forth in Athens. Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss pieces together a 10-play, 65-yard touchdown drive for the Rebels with Kewan Lacy getting in the end-zone to cap off the drive. Chambliss with 57 yards on 4-for-6 passing on the drive.

Score Update: Ole Miss 14, Georgia 10

- Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton takes his longest rushing attempt of his career [22 yards] to the end-zone for a touchdown to cap off an 8-play, 75-yard scoring drive. Stockton is up to 117 passing yards along with 30 yards on the ground to go with a pair of touchdowns. Bulldogs re-take the lead in Athens.

Score Update: Georgia 17, Ole Miss 14

- The back and forth affair continues in Athens with Trinidad Chambliss leading another scoring drive for the Rebels. 11-play, 75-yard scoring drive with Kewan Lacy getting in the end-zone for his second touchdown of the day. Chambliss is up to 136 passing yards on 13-of-19 through the air.

Score Update: Ole Mis 21, Georgia 17

- Ole Miss' defense holds the Bulldogs to a _-yard field goal to make this a one-point game at the half. Seven total drives across the first two quarters with all possessions ending in points - five touchdowns and two field goals.

HALFTIME: Ole Miss 21, Georgia 20

Third Quarter:

- Ole Miss will receive the second half kickoff after the Georgia Bulldogs held the first possession to open the Top-10 showdown.

- Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss connects with De'Zhaun Stribling on the second play of the half for a 75-yard touchdown with the Rebels clicking on all cylinders offensively.

- Gunner Stockton and the Bulldogs once again respond with a touchdown of their own after marching down the field for a score. Stockton connects with Lawson Luckie for the 3-yard touchdown. 9-play, 75-yard scoring drive. 2-point conversion is no good.

Score Update: Ole Miss 28, Georgia 26

- Ole Miss has had five possessions with all five resulting in touchdowns. Trinidad Chambliss connects with Deuce Alexander for a 32-yard gain. Just seven plays later, the Rebels get in the end-zone on a Chambliss quarterback sneak. 12-play, 75-yard scoring drive.

Score Update: Ole Miss 35, Georgia 26

End of 3Q: Ole Miss 35, Georgia 26

Fourth Quarter:

- Gunner Stockton and Co. cruise down the field to get in end-zone to keep the program within striking distance behind a quick drive down the field. Stockton remains nails for the Bulldogs with an opportunity to take the lead.

Score Update: Ole Miss 35, Georgia 33

- Trinidad Chambliss and Co. punt it away once again with the Bulldogs capitalizing with a touchdown to make it 40-35 in Athens.

- Following an Ole Miss punt, the Rebels once again drive down the field with Gunner Stockton giving the program fits. Rebels hold Georgia to a field goal with the program within striking distance down the stretch. 2:00 remaining.

Score Update: Georgia 43, Ole Miss 35

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