The numbers never lie. While an argument can be made that at times the statistics can be skewed (depending on who a school has played), the comparison, more times than not, is a good indicator on how the game will play out.
Notable stats include both teams landing Top 5 spots in the NCAA for Total Defense. Alabama ranks first nationally in Third Down Conversions (63%), while Ole Miss’ defense is third nationally in points allowed per game (8.5).
PLUS FOR BAMA
Alabama is doing very well stopping the run, giving up just 62 yards per game on the ground. Ole Miss has struggled establishing a consistent rush attack, averaging 109 yards per game.
PLUS FOR OLE MISS
The Rebels are sixth nationally in defensive passing yards, giving up an average of 133 per game and second nationally with nine interceptions. The Crimson Tide has thrown often and early lately, with success.
PENALTIES
If Ole Miss wants to win this game, penalties must become non-existent. Through four games, the Rebel defense has allowed 11 first downs on penalties. The offense has struggled with false starts at the line of scrimmage.
ALABAMA OFFENSE vs. OLE MISS OFFENSE
TOTAL OFFENSE
Yards Per Play Yards Per Game NCAA Rank
BAMA 7.5 587 6
OLE MISS 6.4 496 23
SCORING OFFENSE
Points Per Game NCAA Rank
BAMA 42 16
OLE MISS 39 29
PASSING OFFENSE
Yards Per Game NCAA Rank
BAMA 335.8 12
OLE MISS 335.5 13
RUSHING OFFENSE
Yards Per Game NCAA Rank
BAMA 116 20
OLE MISS 109 28
THIRD DOWN CONVERSIONS
Percentage NCAA Rank
BAMA 63% 1
OLE MISS 52% 10
COMPLETION PERCENTAGE
Percentage NCAA Rank
BAMA 70.8% 5
OLE MISS 70.7% 6
ALABAMA DEFENSE vs. OLE MISS DEFENSE
TOTAL DEFENSE
Yards Per Play Yards Per Game NCAA Rank
BAMA 4.51 250 5
OLE MISS 3.7 248 4
SCORING DEFENSE
Points Per Game NCAA Rank
BAMA 14 10
OLE MISS 8.5 3
PASSING DEFENSE
Yards Per Game NCAA Rank
BAMA 188 24
OLE MISS 133 6
RUSHING DEFENSE
Yards Per Game NCAA Rank
BAMA 62 3
OLE MISS 114 34
THIRD DOWN CONVERSIONS
Percentage Allowed NCAA Rank
BAMA 24% 3
OLE MISS 27% 12
INTERCEPTIONS
Team Total NCAA Rank
BAMA 2 99
OLE MISS 9 2
