There’s going to be a lot of noise in the Music City tonight.

At 7:30 p.m. ET, Trinidad Chambliss’ No. 9-ranked Ole Miss Rebels are kicking off their 2026 season against Lincoln Kienholz’s No. 24 Louisville Cardinals at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium.

This matchup will be the second showdown in the schools’ histories; the last time they met was in September 2021. Ole Miss won that matchup 43-24.

Today, the Rebels are favored to win against the Cardinals again; oddsmakers give them a 6.5-point edge.

“Louisville scored on 90% of its red zone trips last season, which is why I also lean to the Cardinals covering the +6.5 game spread, but Ole Miss wasn’t far behind at 86%, giving me more confidence in the total on a neutral field.” ESPN writes. Both offenses are automatic once they get inside the 20, so when either team sustains drive, that’s points.”

Keep an eye on this high-profile battle; Ole Miss vs. Louisvile is as good as Week 1 football gets.

If you want to tune in to today’s college football season opener, here’s what you need to know.

Ole Miss vs. Louisville game time

Today’s (Sept. 6) Ole Miss vs. Louisville game is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET.

How to watch Ole Miss vs. Louisville for free

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