Live Updates: Ole Miss Football vs. Oklahoma Sooners in Week 9 SEC Matchup

No. 8 Ole Miss (6-1, 3-1 SEC) will hit the road to Norman in Week 9 for an SEC showdown against the Oklahoma Sooners with both programs eyeing statement wins on Saturday.

Lane Kiffin and Co. will look to avoid back-to-back losses after falling to Kirby Smart's Georgia Bulldogs in Week 8 behind a strong showing from quarterback Gunner Stockton.

"Extremely challenging game,” Kiffin said on Wednesday. “Obviously one of the harder places to play in the country and then adding to that what I think, really, in our six years, is the hardest defense we’ve played.

"Most disruptive and hardest defense we’ve played in six years. The numbers back that. They’re No. 1 in the country in a lot of categories. Got a combination of really elite, quick, fast players with one of the best defensive coaches in all of football for a long time. They’ve got it really rolling.”

Ole Miss Rebels Football: Trinidad Chambliss. — Courtesy of Ole Miss Rebels Football.

Here's what Lane Kiffin said of the matchup, pregame updates and a live thread from Saturday morning at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.

What Lane Kiffin Said: Week 9 Edition

"They’re coached very well. They’ve had some backups come in and they look similar with how fast they get off the ball. They’ve got really good players that are coached really well. That’s a really good combination in a very aggressive defensive mindset.

"[Venables] plays kind of like some offenses sometimes. Like, when he has them down, he doesn’t get conservative. He’s going to really try to keep going."

Pregame Updates:

- Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss earns the start once again with the dual-threat signal-caller looking to make a statement against a Top-15 opponent.

- Ole Miss tight end Dae'Quan Wright is active in Week 9 after previously being listed as questionable on the SEC Availability Report this week.

- Ole Miss wide receiver Deuce Alexander is off of the injury report and is active for Saturday against the Oklahoma Sooners.

Live Updates:

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First Quarter:

- The Oklahoma Sooners have won the opening coin toss and have deferred. Ole Miss will begin the Top-25 SEC showdown with the ball first.

- Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss comes out the gate firing on all cylinders with three consecutive completions for 44 yards to push the Rebels into Oklahoma territory, but the drive stalls after a Sooners defensive stand. Lucas Carniero drills a 45-yard field goal to get on the board first.

Score Update: Ole Miss 3, Oklahoma 0

- Oklahoma's John Mateer and Co. quickly march into Ole Miss territory on six plays with the Sooners' signal-caller quickly going 3-for-3 with 46 yards through the air. Sooners unable to convert on 3rd-and-14 with Oklahoma settling for a 42-yard field goal. Kick is good to tie things up in Norman.

Score Update: Ole Miss 3, Oklahoma 3

- Ole Miss running back Kewan Lacy spearheads a second consecutive scoring drive for the Rebels with Lacy taking a 23-yard rushing attempt to the end-zone for a go-ahead touchdown. 8-play, 75-yard scoring drive.

Score Update: Ole Miss 10, Oklahoma 3

- Defensive coordinator Pete Golding's unit forces an Oklahoma 3-and-out on the Sooners' second drive of the game with Brent Venables and Co. electing to punt it away on 4th-and-1.

- Trinidad Chambliss and the Rebels march near Oklahoma territory on a 7-play, 27-yard drive, but a bobbled snap on 3rd-and-short stalls the Rebels drive. Ole Miss punts it away to cap off the first quarter with the Rebels offense up to 144 yards through one frame.

End of 1Q: Ole Miss 10, Oklahoma 3

Second Quarter:

- Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer connects with Isaiah Sategna III on a quick slant with Sategna turning it up field for a 76-yard touchdown to open the second quarter and tie things up in Norman. 3-play, 83-yard scoring drive.

Score Update: Ole Miss 10, Oklahoma 10

- After a quick 4-play drive, Lane Kiffin's crew boots it away with the offense stalling near midfield, but the defense comes alive for the Rebels. Ole Miss forces a safety to re-take the lead in Norman with 10:51 remaining in the half.

Score Update: Ole Miss 12, Oklahoma 10

- Following a stand on defense with the Rebels forcing a safety, Ole Miss returns to punt 38 yards inside Oklahoma territory to the 48-yard line. Trinidad Chambliss and Co. march into the red-zone on a 12-play, 47-yard drive, but back-to-back incompletions forces the Rebels to settle for a chip-shot field goal.

Score Update: Ole Miss 15, Oklahoma 10

- Ole Miss EDGE Princewill Umanmielen continues a strong start to Saturday's Top-15 matchup with a critical fourth down stop with the Sooners near midfield. Rebels take control on the Oklahoma 49-yard line. 3:57 remaining in the half.

- Trinidad Chambliss and the Ole Miss offense capitalizes quickly off of the Oklahoma turnover on downs with a 9-play, 49-yard touchdown drive. Rebels running back Kewan Lacy punches in the two-yard touchdown to make it a two-score game in Norman.

Score Update: Ole Miss 22, Oklahoma 10

HALFTIME: Ole Miss 22, Oklahoma 10

Third Quarter:

- Oklahoma will receive the second half kickoff to begin the third quarter in Norman.

- Ole Miss' defense comes out clicking on all cylinders to open the second half after forcing a quick three-and-out. John Mateer tosses a pair of incompletions and a short run with the Rebels getting the stop. Ole Miss takes over on the 16-yard line after the punt.

- Lane Kiffin and Co. roll the dice to open the second half with a gamble on 4th-and-1 with the decision unable to pay off. Rebels fumble the snap and the Sooners take over inside the Ole Miss 20-yard line.

- Ole Miss' defense bails out the Rebels after a questionable fourth down decision from Kiffin on the previous offensive possession. Ole Miss forces the Sooners to settle for a short field goal to make it a nine-point game.

Score Update: Ole Miss 22, Oklahoma 13

- Behind a methodical 14-play, 63-yard drive that takes nearly six minutes off of the game clock, Trinidad Chambliss and the Ole Miss Rebels march inside the Oklahoma 20-yard line, but settle for a field goal from Lucas Carniero. Rebels remain out front with 5:57 remaining in the third quarter.

Score Update: Ole Miss 25, Oklahoma 13

- Oklahoma responds on the first play of the ensuing drive with a 65-yard rushing touchdown to make this a one-score game. Xavier Robinson finds a hole and takes it to the end-zone to give the Sooners a much-needed touchdown.

Score Update: Ole Miss 25, Oklahoma 20

- The Sooners are quickly taking control in Norman with another efficient touchdown drive in the third quarter with their rushing attack paving the way. Oklahoma marches downfield on a 7-play, 60-yard touchdown drive with Xavier Robinson getting back in the end-zone to take the lead. Two-point conversion is no good.

Score Update: Oklahoma 26, Ole Miss 25

End of 3Q: Oklahoma 26, Ole Miss 25

Fourth Quarter:

- Here come the Rebels... Trinidad Chambliss and the Ole Miss offense cruise down the field on an 11-play, 75-yard touchdown drive capped off by Chambliss connecting with tight end Trace Bruckler for the score. Two-point conversion is no good.

Score Update: Ole Miss 31, Oklahoma 26

- After forcing an Oklahoma punt, the Rebels get an opportunity to make it a two-score game, but quickly punt it away themselves after a 6-play, 16-yard drive. Ole Miss' Oscar Bird boots it away with Trace Bruckler forcing a fumble on the return. Rebels recover with 7:04 remaining.

FINAL: Ole Miss 34, Oklahoma 26

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