PREGAME REPLAY 9/6/25 - Ole Miss Rebels get SUPER Injury News before Kentucky Wildcats | Delano Townsend Returns?

The stage is set in Lexington as the Ole Miss Rebels travel to Kroger Field to take on the Kentucky Wildcats in a pivotal SEC clash. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 PM ET on ABC, and this matchup comes with plenty of storylines for Lane Kiffin’s team. Coming off a strong opener against Georgia State, Ole Miss looks to build on its early momentum — and all eyes are on sophomore quarterback Austin Simmons, running back Kewan Lacy, and a defense tasked with avoiding the classic Mark Stoops rock fight. What’s at Stake This isn’t just a September SEC matchup — it’s an identity test. Ole Miss has College Football Playoff aspirations in 2025, and winning games like this is how those dreams stay alive. The expanded playoff format means there’s room for multiple SEC teams, but dropping games to programs like Kentucky could derail the Rebels’ momentum. With Simmons’ emergence, Lacy’s spark, and Kiffin’s aggressive mindset, Ole Miss is positioned to make noise nationally this season. But they’ll have to prove they can take care of business on the road against a battle-tested Kentucky squad. Final Thoughts The Rebels have everything to play for today in Lexington. With Simmons at quarterback, Lacy emerging in the backfield, and potentially Delano Townsend returning, this team is built to score points and make a statement. The only way Kentucky wins this game is if Ole Miss lets themselves get stuck in a rock fight. Lane Kiffin knows it, and the players know it. Ole Miss must be Ole Miss — explosive, fast, and aggressive. Do that, and they’ll leave Lexington with a 2-0 record and even more national attention. 🔥 Subscribe to Locked On Ole Miss for daily coverage, instant reactions, and insider scoops all season long! 📺 Watch daily on YouTube | 🎧 Available on all podcast platforms #OleMiss #HottyToddy #AustinSimmons #KewanLacy #DamienTaylor #TreWallace #DeZhaunStribling #DelanoTownsend #OleMissFootball #OleMissvsKentucky #LaneKiffin #SECFootball #KentuckyFootball #CollegeFootballPlayoff #LockedOnOleMiss For your next listen, check out the Locked On College Football podcast! From NIL deals to never ending conference realignment rumors, Spencer McLaughlin gets you ready for an exciting season on the gridiron! Click HERE to listen now. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Upside Simply download the free Upside app in the App Store or Google Play and use the promo code FOOTBALL to get an extra 25 cents back per gallon on your first fill up. Start earning cash at the pump, today!   Click Here: https://getupside.onelink.me/zlLr?af_... The Game Cap Grab your team’s classic bar or retro circle designed hat and use code LOCKEDON for an exclusive discount. Head to Because legends wear The Game. Head to thegamecaps.com  DoorDash With DoorDash Streaks, you save every Saturday you order — stack it up all season and you could save up to $250. Order this Saturday. Keep the streak alive. Fuel your gameday — only with DoorDash. Terms apply. Promo period through 11/18. Mazda It’s the small details that make the big plays. And just like there’s more to every player, there’s more to a Mazda vehicle.  Mazda. Move and Be Moved.  Rugiet 150,000 men have made the switch →https://Rugiet.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE  Use code LOCKEDONNFL to get 15% off your order! SupplyHouse Join the free TradeMaster program today and score serious perks like priority shipping, lower prices, and a dedicated support line. Visit https://www.supplyhouse.com/apply-for... sign up for free and use promo code SHCOLLEGE5 for 5% off your first order.  Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at www.monarchmoney.com/lockedoncollege for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

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