Ole Miss at Auburn Week 9 College Football Matchup Ole Miss at Auburn Matchup - Week 9
Sat, Oct 30 2021 · Week 9 · 🏟 Jordan-Hare Stadium Auburn, AL · Turf · 87,451 cap
Ole Miss✈ 262 miSame TZ
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📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Ole Miss
32
MISS +3
Auburn
30
P&R Line Ole Miss -1.5
P&R Total O/U 61.5
Confidence 75 Good
Vegas Auburn -3 · O/U 67.5
Matchup Prediction
Ole Miss has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Ole Miss entering this game.
Momentum Control
61.3%
Ole Miss wins
Lean
Game Control
64.9%
Ole Miss wins
Lean
Vegas Spread
Auburn -3
O/U 67.5
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Advanced Stats
Advanced factors are split · No strong agreement signal
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🛋 Auburn Coming off BYE
Ole Miss 2021 Schedule
Ole Miss's 2021 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Mon 9/6Ole Miss vs Louisville-9.0W43–2474.5W43–24UY
Sat 9/11Ole Miss vs Austin Peay-37.0W54–1769.5W54–17ON
Sat 9/18Ole Miss vs Tulane-14.0W61–2177.0W61–21OY
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/2Ole Miss at Alabama+15.0L21–4279.5L21–42UN
Sat 10/9Ole Miss vs Arkansas-5.0W52–5167.0W52–51ON
Sat 10/16Ole Miss at Tennessee-1.0W31–2682.0W31–26UY
Sat 10/23Ole Miss vs LSU-9.0W31–1776.5W31–17UY
Sat 10/30Ole Miss at Auburn+3.0L20–3167.5L20–31UN
Sat 11/6Ole Miss vs Liberty-7.5W27–1466.5W27–14UY
Sat 11/13Ole Miss vs Texas A&M+1.0W29–1957.5W29–19UY
Sat 11/20Ole Miss vs Vanderbilt-35.5W31–1766.5W31–17UN
Thu 11/25Ole Miss at Mississippi State+2.5W31–2165.0W31–21UY
Sat 1/1Ole Miss vs Baylor-1.0L7–2160.5L7–21UN
Auburn 2021 Schedule
Auburn's 2021 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/4Auburn vs Akron-37.5W60–1056.5W60–10OY
Sat 9/11Auburn vs Alabama State-49.5W62–060.0W62–0OY
Sat 9/18Auburn at Penn State+4.0L20–2853.0L20–28UN
Sat 9/25Auburn vs Georgia State-27.5W34–2457.5W34–24ON
Sat 10/2Auburn at LSU+2.5W24–1957.0W24–19UY
Sat 10/9Auburn vs Georgia+14.5L10–3445.5L10–34UN
Sat 10/16Auburn at Arkansas+4.5W38–2354.0W38–23OY
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/30Auburn vs Ole Miss-3.0W31–2067.5W31–20UY
Sat 11/6Auburn at Texas A&M+4.5L3–2049.5L3–20UN
Sat 11/13Auburn vs Mississippi State-6.0L34–4351.0L34–43ON
Sat 11/20Auburn at South Carolina-7.0L17–2145.5L17–21UN
Sat 11/27Auburn vs Alabama+21.0L22–2457.5L22–24UY
Tue 12/28Auburn vs Houston-2.0L13–1751.5L13–17UN
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2021 season
Ole Miss PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Split
Metrics disagree
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Ole Miss
+0.389
Auburn
+0.375
Ole Miss Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Ole Miss
+0.476
Auburn
+0.278
Ole Miss Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Ole Miss
0.159
Auburn
0.179
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Auburn Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Ole Miss
+7.353
Auburn
+7.449
Auburn Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Ole Miss
+0.873
Auburn
+0.890
Auburn Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Ole Miss
70.2
Auburn
72.3
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Ole Miss Edge
Advanced stats sourced from CFBD · 2021 season · Edges are matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense)
Power Ratings
Team Power Ratings
Overall · Offense · Defense ratings · Updated as season progresses
Ole Miss Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Ole Miss
16.4
Auburn
5.7
Offense Rating
Ole Miss
22.1
Auburn
18.1
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Ole Miss
5.8
Auburn
12.4
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Ole Miss Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Ole Miss #33
1.86
Auburn #84
1.17
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Ole Miss #34
0.71
Auburn #71
1.17
Ole Miss +0.69
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 61.3% of games historically
Based on 6 games this season
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Ole Miss Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Ole Miss #1
67.1
Auburn #1
49.7
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Ole Miss #25
21.2
Auburn #57
37.5
Ole Miss +17.5
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 64.9% of games historically
Based on 7 games this season
Spread Context
ATS Historical Context
Based on 2021–2025 backtest · FBS vs FBS · Regular season

Both metrics agree on Ole Miss with a solid GC edge. Teams with this profile have covered 53.0% of the time historically (n=330) — a mild lean.

ATS data is informational only. Past cover rates do not guarantee future results.

Coaching Matchup
Ole Miss
Lane Kiffin #1
8–5 (62%) · Yr 2 at school
OC Jeff Lebby Yr 1 #1
DC D. J. Durkin Yr 1 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
Auburn
Bryan Harsin #1
2–1 (67%) · Yr 1 at school
OC Mike Bobo Yr 1 #1
DC Derek Mason Yr 1 #1
Staff Rating
0.00 #1
About these metrics
Advanced Stats shows matchup-adjusted factor edges (offense vs opponent defense). Combination signals — when PPA, PPO, Success Rate, and Havoc all point the same direction — have historically predicted the SU winner in 95–97% of games and the ATS winner in 82–83% of games (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS, regular season).
Impact: Advanced Stats are the best performance based metric used to predict the outcome of games.

Momentum Control (CSS) measures consecutive scoring sequences — when a team scores, holds the opponent scoreless, then scores again. Teams entering a game with a CSS edge of +1.0 or more have won 71–78% of games historically (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS).
Impact: Momentum Control is a great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Game Control (GC) measures win probability dominance — how thoroughly a team controlled the game from start to finish. Teams with a GC edge of +12 or more have won 67–76% of games historically. When both metrics agree, combined confidence is higher. When they split, treat as a lean at best.
Impact: Game Control is another great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Power Ratings are a custom-built composite of a Teams Talent, Experience & Production, Coaching & Performance Metrics. These are updated constantly with roster changes, performance once the games start for the 2026 season, injuries the team is dealing with and scheduling situations.
Impact: There are a wide range of power ratings available, we think ours is the best, you can decide for yourself