- Matchup: Tulane Green Wave vs Ole Miss Rebels
- Event Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
- Venue: Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, Oxford, MS
- Broadcast: TNT
- Betting Odds: Rebels (-17.5)
- Total Points: 56
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The Tulane Green Wave (11-2) are set to visit Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on Saturday, December 20, 2025, as they face off against the Ole Miss Rebels (11-1) in the first round of the College Football Playoff. Ole Miss is favored by 17.5 points to win this exciting clash. The total points line for the game is pegged at 56.
Heading into this game, the Tulane Green Wave boast an impressive 11-2 record this season. Their most recent appearance was a solid victory over the North Texas Mean Green, finishing with a score of 34-21. In that game, Tulane executed 52 rushes, accumulating 199 rushing yards, averaging 3.8 yards per attempt. Overall, they ran 74 plays for a total of 344 yards. Defensively, Tulane allowed 21 completions on 34 attempts, totaling 294 yards, achieving a completion rate of 61.8%. On the ground, they conceded 121 yards on 34 carries, averaging 3.6 yards per rush.
In terms of scoring, the Tulane Green Wave average 29.1 points per game (PPG). Their ground game is productive, averaging 170.2 rushing yards per game, ranking 56th nationally. For the season, Tulane has amassed 5,339 total yards. They have achieved 17 passing touchdowns and 26 rushing touchdowns, earning a total of 287 first downs. However, they have been penalized 94 times for 857 yards and have committed 14 turnovers.
Defensively, the Green Wave rank 50th in Division 1, allowing 22.6 PPG. They permit an average of 3.5 yards per rush and 120.4 rushing yards per game. Over the course of the season, they have surrendered 1,565 rushing yards across 13 games. In the passing game, Tulane has allowed 3,318 yards, ranking them 133rd in the country, yielding an average of 255.2 yards per game through the air, alongside a completion percentage of 66.7%. In total, they have given up an average of 375.5 yards per game, placing them 66th in Division 1 and allowing 22 passing touchdowns and 14 rushing touchdowns.
The Rebels arrive at this duel with an impressive 11-1 record for the season. In their latest contest, Ole Miss secured a 38-19 win against the Mississippi State Bulldogs. The Rebels’ rushing attack averaged 4.5 yards per carry, totaling 186 yards on 41 attempts. Overall, they produced 545 yards across 75 plays, averaging 7.3 yards per play. Defensively, Ole Miss limited their opponents to a completion percentage of 48.4%, allowing 178 yards on 15 completions out of 31 attempts while conceding 43 rushes for 262 yards (6.1 yards per rush).
In terms of offensive performance, the Rebels rank 10th in Division 1, posting an impressive average of 37.3 PPG. Ole Miss is also excelling in total yardage, averaging 498.1 yards per game, which positions them 3rd nationally. They have accumulated 700 yards in penalties this season across 74 infractions, ranking 61st in the league for penalties. They have thrown 8 interceptions, lost 4 fumbles to opponents, and achieved 307 first downs. This year, Ole Miss’s passing yards total 3,715, with an average of 309.6 yards per game, ranking 4th in Division 1. The team is averaging 188.5 rushing yards per game, with a season total of 2,262 rushing yards.
Defensively, the Rebels yield an average of 20.1 PPG, ranking 26th in the nation. They have given up a total of 1,806 rushing yards (150.5 yards per game) and allowed 16 rushing touchdowns this season. Through the air, Ole Miss has conceded 13 passing touchdowns and 182.6 yards per game, which ranks them 20th in D-1. Their defense has been on the field for 768 plays, positioning them 34th nationally. They have recorded 4 fumbles and 7 interceptions, allowing a total of 241 points throughout the season.
Which team will emerge victorious in tonight’s thrilling match between the Green Wave and the Rebels?
Prediction: Bet on the Green Wave +17.5
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