Egg Bowl 2025: Trinidad Chambliss tosses 4 TDs in Ole Miss' win 38-19 over Mississippi State
No. 7 Ole Miss marched into Starkville and left with both bragging rights and a near-certain College Football Playoff berth, knocking off Mississippi State 38–19 in a commanding Egg Bowl performance.
Quarterback Trinidad Chambliss played like a man completely unbothered by the noise around Lane Kiffin’s future. He threw four touchdowns, finished with 359 passing yards, and kept the Rebels humming all night. De’Zhaun Stribling hauled in two of those scores as Ole Miss (11–1, 7–1 SEC) wrapped up the first 11-win regular season in program history and extended its Egg Bowl streak to three.
Mississippi State threw everything at them behind freshman Kamario Taylor, who delivered a gutsy debut: 173 rushing yards, 178 through the air, and all of the Bulldogs’ touchdowns. Even so, MSU (5–7, 1–7) slipped short of bowl eligibility for the third straight year.
The Bulldogs opened the second half with a field goal to cut the deficit to 21–13, but Ole Miss responded quickly with a Lucas Carneiro kick and a crushing jolt—a 23-yard Chambliss-to-Stribling strike—to stretch the lead to 31–13. Taylor answered with a dazzling 35-yard scramble, but the Rebels slammed the door when Chambliss uncorked an 88-yard bomb to Deuce Alexander.
Kewan Lacy powered the ground attack with 143 yards and the opening touchdown, while a muffed kickoff by Mississippi State early in the first quarter led to a wild momentum swing that both teams exchanged before Ole Miss took control.
The Rebels weren’t just better—they were calmer, sharper and more explosive. With the playoff looming, the Egg Bowl became one more piece of evidence that Ole Miss belongs in the national conversation.
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| Egg Bowl 2025 |
When is the Egg Bowl?
The 2025 Egg Bowl is scheduled for Friday, November 28.
What time does the Egg Bowl start?
The 122nd Edition of Egg Bowl Kickoff is set for 12 p.m. ET.
9 a.m. PT.
10 a.m. MT.
11 a.m. CT.
12 p.m. ET.
Where is the Egg Bowl being played this year?
This year’s rivalry matchup will take place in Starkville, at Davis Wade Stadium, home of the Mississippi State Bulldogs.
How to watch the Egg Bowl?
The 2025 Egg Bowl will be broadcast on ABC, as announced by the SEC.
Where to stream live Egg Bowl?
Fans can stream the game on SlingTV or Fubo, which will carry all SEC Week 14 broadcasts.
What channel is the Ole Miss vs. Mississippi State game on?
The game will air nationally on ABC.
Egg Bowl odds: betting lines for Ole Miss vs. Mississippi State
According to ESPN’s Football Power Index:
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Ole Miss win probability: 78%
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Mississippi State win probability: 22%
The Rebels enter the matchup as a heavy favorite.
Ole Miss vs Mississippi state: overall series record in the Egg Bowl
Ole Miss leads the all-time series with a record of 66 wins, 46 losses, and 6 ties.
Mississippi State trails the series, with 46 wins, 66 losses, and 6 ties.
Where to buy Ole Miss vs. Mississippi State tickets for Egg Bowl?
Buy Ole Miss Tickets
What does Mississippi State need for bowl eligibility?
Mississippi State enters the game 5-6, meaning they must beat Ole Miss to reach six wins and become bowl eligible.
A victory would give the Bulldogs:
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A bowl berth
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Bragging rights over their biggest rival
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A strong ending to an otherwise difficult season
How has Ole Miss performed in SEC play?
Ole Miss comes into the game with a 10-1 record and is currently ranked No. 6 in the country.
Their offense averages 37.2 points per game (13th nationally), and their defense allows just 20.2 points per game, showing strength on both sides of the ball.
Who is the key player for Mississippi State?
The Bulldogs’ top offensive threat is wide receiver Brenen Thompson, who has:
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47 receptions
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868 yards
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7 touchdowns
He will be central to Mississippi State’s hopes of an upset.
Who is the Key Player for Ole Miss?
A section focusing on star running back Kewan Lacy and his stats (1,136 yards, 19 touchdowns), explaining why he will be central to Ole Miss' offensive strategy.
Quarterback Matchup Breakdown
Trinidad Chambliss (Ole Miss) — 14 TD, 3 INT
Blake Shapen (Mississippi State) — 15 TD, 8 INT
This explains how QB play could shape the game.
Defensive Matchups to Watch
A section discussing Mississippi State’s struggling defense (95th nationally) versus Ole Miss’s strong unit (20.2 points allowed per game).
Weather Forecast for the Egg Bowl
A practical section for game-day viewers, focusing on expected weather in Starkville on Nov. 28.
Egg Bowl predictions: Who will win Mississippi State vs. Ole Miss?
Given Ole Miss’ strong offense, better defensive statistics, and higher national ranking—along with ESPN’s 78% win projection—the Rebels are widely expected to win.
Mississippi State will need a near-perfect performance, plus big plays from Brenen Thompson and QB Blake Shapen, to pull off the upset and reach bowl eligibility.
Prediction: Ole Miss wins, but rivalry games can be unpredictable.
Why is the Ole Miss vs. Mississippi State game called the Egg Bowl?
The name “Egg Bowl” began after the 1927 game, when the schools introduced the Golden Egg Trophy.
The trophy’s oval shape reminded fans of an egg, and over time, the matchup became known as the Egg Bowl, symbolizing one of the fiercest rivalries in college football.
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