Week 9 of the 2025 college football season showcased some of the most significant and competitive matchups in the country. With 22 teams ranked in the AP Top 25 poll, this weekend’s games played a crucial role in shaping the College Football Playoff picture. Key contests like No. 8 Ole Miss’s road victory over No. 11 Oklahoma and No. 2 Indiana’s dominant win against UCLA highlighted the stakes and intensity of this season.
Ole Miss Secures Vital Road Win Against Oklahoma in SEC Clash
No. 8 Ole Miss claimed a hard-fought 34-26 victory over No. 11 Oklahoma in Norman, marking Coach Lane Kiffin’s first ranked SEC road win. The Rebels led 22-10 at halftime but faced a surge from Oklahoma in the third quarter, conceding a 26-25 lead. Ole Miss responded with an 11-play, 75-yard touchdown drive, culminating in an 8-yard pass from quarterback Trinidad Chambliss to Trace Bruckler. A late 37-yard field goal sealed the win.
- Trinidad Chambliss: 315 passing yards, 1 passing touchdown, 53 rushing yards.
- Kewan Lacy: 78 rushing yards, 2 rushing touchdowns.
- Ole Miss controlled time of possession at 35:36.
- Key defensive plays included a punt return fumble recovery and a turnover on downs late in the game.
- Oklahoma QB John Mateer threw for 223 yards with 1 touchdown but struggled under pressure in the fourth quarter.
This win advances Ole Miss’s record to 7-1 (4-1 SEC), strengthening their College Football Playoff (CFP) prospects. Oklahoma dropped to 6-2 (2-2 SEC). [11][12][13]
Indiana’s Commanding Victory Over UCLA Reinforces Playoff Contention
No. 2 Indiana dominated UCLA 56-6, with quarterback Fernando Mendoza throwing for three touchdowns and adding one rushing. Indiana remains undefeated at 8-0, holding a strong CFP position. [14][15]
Texas A and M Overcomes LSU to Stay Undefeated
No. 3 Texas A and M rebounded from a halftime deficit to defeat No. 20 LSU 49-25. Marcel Reed was responsible for four touchdowns (202 passing yards and 108 rushing yards). Texas A and M remains undefeated at 8-0. [16][17]
Additional Important Games Impacting Conference and Playoff Races
- Vanderbilt (No. 10) defeated Missouri (No. 15) 17-10, strengthening their SEC East prospects.
- Georgia Tech (No. 7) won 41-16 over Syracuse, maintaining an undefeated start.
- Texas (No. 22) edged Mississippi State 45-38 in a competitive outing.
- Michigan (No. 25) faced Michigan State in a significant state rivalry game. [15][18][19]
Critical Ole Miss vs Oklahoma Game Statistics
- Trinidad Chambliss threw for 315 yards and rushed 53 yards.
- Kewan Lacy carried the ball 27 times for 78 yards with 2 touchdowns.
- Oklahoma’s Xavier Robinson scored two rushing touchdowns including a 65-yard run.
- Time of possession: Ole Miss 35:36, Oklahoma 24:24.
- Key fourth-quarter defensive stops and turnovers secured the win.
- Ole Miss demonstrated improved third-down conversions and special teams impact.
Week 9 results clarify College Football Playoff and conference dynamics. Ole Miss’s road victory signifies a turning point in the SEC race, while Indiana and Texas A and M continue to assert dominance in their conferences. These outcomes will influence playoff selections and conference title races as the season progresses.
