No. 20 Mississippi is bracing for a much tougher test this weekend when the Rebels visit No. 24 Tulane.
Line: Mississippi by 7 1/2, according toBoth teams need to win, or at least play this non-conference game close, to remain in the. Following a lopsided victory over a lower-tier opponent that did not challenge them, the Rebels could use a victory over a ranked opponent before beginning its tough SEC schedule. A Tulane victory would put the Green Wave on an early trajectory to vie for a second straight New Years Six bowl bid.Mississippi receiver Tre Harris against Tulane cornerback Jarius Monroe.
Tulane: Fourth-year QB Michael Pratt was named American Athletic Conference offensive player of the week after connecting on 14 of 15 passes for 294 yards and four TDs — three of 47 or more yards — in a 37-17 victory over South Alabama last weekend.Mississippi has won the past 12 meetings on the field, including results that were subsequently vacated because of NCAA infractions. ... Tulane has won its past three games against ranked teams. ...
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