SUMMARY: Ole Miss remains at No. 18 in the AP poll with a 5-2 record after a bye week aimed at healing its banged-up roster. Despite a potent offense that averaged 55 points earlier, the Rebels have struggled, scoring just over 24 points in three SEC games. Their defense, ranked No. 1 in rushing defense nationally, has kept them competitive, allowing only 17 points per game in conference play. With two losses, Ole Miss’s chances for the College Football Playoff are slim, but they hope to turn things around against Oklahoma this Saturday. The Rebels are favored by 18.5 points.

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SUMMARY: Southern Miss fell to Arkansas State 44-28, marking their fifth consecutive loss. The Red Wolves amassed 467 total yards and capitalized on three Southern Miss turnovers. Arkansas State established an early lead, scoring two touchdowns in the first five minutes. Despite a strong performance from Southern Miss quarterback Ethan Crawford, who had 272 total yards and two rushing touchdowns, the team struggled defensively and failed to secure any takeaways. Arkansas State’s quarterback, Jaylen Raynor, threw three touchdown passes, leading to their second straight victory over Southern Miss. Southern Miss will seek to end their losing streak against James Madison next.

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SUMMARY: The University of Mississippi Medical Center is offering free lung cancer screenings on National Lung Cancer Screening Day, November 9, in Jackson. This initiative aims to combat Mississippi’s low lung cancer survival rate of 21.4%, significantly below the national average of 26.6%. The screenings are available to individuals aged 50-80 who currently smoke or have quit within the past 15 years and have a 20-pack-year smoking history. Appointments are required, and those interested can register by calling (601) 984-5864. Increasing screenings and early diagnosis are crucial for addressing lung cancer in the state.

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