The fifth-ranked Ole Miss Rebels (2-0) will go on the road for the first time this season to battle against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (1-1) on Saturday, September 14 at 6:30 pm E.T. This college football betting opportunity is at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where the Rebels are favored with a point spread at -22.5 (-110).
The Rebels took control of their battle early against the MTSU Blue Raiders, going up 31-3 at the half before finishing at 52-3. Jaxson Dart set SEC and school records for 100 percent on his first 24 passes.
Dart would finish the game with 25 of 27 passes for 377 yards and a touchdown. They tested their run game often, as Henry Parrish Jr. had 14 carries for 165 yards and four touchdowns.
The Rebels threw for an astounding 655 yards and 34 first downs. They held the Blue Raiders to 278 yards and 18 first downs and forced them to make two turnovers. They also had much less possession of the ball, with about 27 minutes of action.
They have averaged 64.0 points a game and allowed opponents to average a measly 1.5 points. This is an incredible spread, but it will likely change once more formidable opponents are up on the schedule in the SEC.
The Demon Deacons had a solid 30-17 lead going into the fourth quarter of their battle against the Virginia Cavaliers. However, they allowed 14 unanswered points and lost the game 31-30.
Hank Bachmeier had led an aggressive offense early, but they lost steam. He completed 27 of 42 passes for 403 yards and had a touchdown. Demond Claiborne was vital for their running game, as he led with 21 carries for 86 yards and two touchdowns.
The Demon Deacons were defeated in stunning fashion, especially since their stats are better on paper. They threw for 544 yards, 25 first downs, and one turnover. On defense, they allowed the Cavaliers 430 yards, 23 first downs, and forced two turnovers.
Their offense has put together 37.5 points per game, and they have given up 22.0 points in return. Their recent battle was close, but they had a solid offensive performance to start the season.
MyBookie showcases great college football odds for the Ole Miss Rebels vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons battle. The Rebels are 22.5-point favorites. In conjunction with market trends, the Rebels have an 89.3 percent chance of winning.
The Rebels have not pulled any punches against teams this year, and this should be another example. Their defensive line has been excellent, and they have covered the spread twice already. Look for the Rebels to cover once again.
