The first round of the College Football Playoff continued in Oxford Saturday afternoon. Tulane headed to Vaught-Hemingway Stadium to take on a new-look Ole Miss team.

The Rebels kicked off a new era with the matchup, which is Pete Golding’s first game as head coach. He officially replaced Lane Kiffin earlier this month following his high-profile departure for LSU. On the Tulane side, Jon Sumrall will lead the Green Wave through the CFP before heading to Florida.

On3 is tracking the matchup between Tulane and Ole Miss with live updates, analysis and instant reaction. Follow along throughout the College Football Playoff first-round matchup.

By:Nick SchultzFinal: Ole Miss 41, Tulane 1012/20/2025 06:05:05 PM

It was all Ole Miss throughout Saturday’s College Football Playoff first-round game, dominating Tulane 41-10. The Rebels totaled 497 yards of offense as they punched their ticket to the Sugar Bowl against Georgia on New Year’s Day.

By:Nick Schultz4Q: Ole Miss 41, Tulane 1012/20/2025 05:54:08 PM

With four minutes left in Saturday’s game, Tulane scored its first touchdown. Justyn Reid caught a 29-yard pass from Jake Retzlaff and turned it into six points, making it a 41-10 Ole Miss lead.

By:Nick Schultz4Q: Trinidad Chambliss adds another TD12/20/2025 05:31:55 PM

Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss added to his monster game against Tulane in the fourth quarter. He recorded his second rushing touchdown of the day, an 8-yard score to extend the Rebels’ lead to 41-3. Chambliss has now run for two touchdowns and threw for another.

By:Nick SchultzLogan Diggs punches in another Ole Miss TD12/20/2025 05:19:01 PM

Right away, Ole Miss scored again to start the fourth quarter. Logan Diggs punched in the 3-yard touchdown, making it a 35-3 Rebels lead as their domination continued.

By:Nick SchultzEnd 3Q: Ole Miss 27, Tulane 312/20/2025 05:15:14 PM

With three quarters in the books, Ole Miss stayed dominant with a 27-3 lead over Tulane. The Rebels have topped 400 yards of offense and are knocking on the door of another touchdown as the final 15 minutes await.

By:Nick SchultzKewan Lacy injured again12/20/2025 05:14:25 PM

Late in the third quarter, Ole Miss running back Kewan Lacy appeared to aggravate his injury. He headed back to the locker room for further evaluation.

By:Nick SchultzTulane tries trick play, Ole Miss recovers fumble12/20/2025 05:08:03 PM

After Tulane attempted a trick play, Jake Retzlaff fumbled. Kapena Gushiken was there to recover it and give Ole Miss the ball back with 3:31 to go in the third quarter.

By:Nick Schultz3Q: Ole Miss 27, Tulane 312/20/2025 05:01:30 PM

After another field goal, Ole Miss extended its lead to 27-3 with 4:57 left in the third quarter. The Rebels’ offense remains red-hot, totaling 352 yards of offense, fueled by 239 pass yards and a touchdown from Trinidad Chambliss.

By:Nick SchultzTulane tries to convert 4th and short, turns it over on downs12/20/2025 04:54:13 PM

Trailing by 21 points in the third quarter, Tulane lined up to go for it on 4th and short. However, the Ole Miss defense stood strong and kept Jake Retzlaff from getting to the line to gain, resulting in a turnover on downs.

By:Nick SchultzOle Miss scores TD on first drive of half12/20/2025 04:43:48 PM

After Tulane punted to start the second half, Ole Miss didn’t waste much time marching down the field. The Rebels went 80 yards in seven plays, capped by a 13-yard pass from Trinidad Chambliss to De’Zhaun Stribling for a touchdown. That made it a 24-3 Ole Miss lead with 10:13 left in the third quarter.

By:Nick SchultzMore Ole Miss injury updates12/20/2025 04:40:32 PM

Trinidad Chambliss was evaluated for a concussion, according to the ESPN/TNT broadcast, and returned to the game in the third quarter. Kewan Lacy is also cleared to return.

By:Nick SchultzSecond half underway12/20/2025 04:32:44 PM

Tulane received the kickoff to start the third quarter, which went for a touchback. The second half is officially underway.

By:Nick SchultzTrinidad Chambliss injury update12/20/2025 04:30:49 PM

After halftime, Trinidad Chambliss returned to the field and looked “fine,” according to On3’s Chris Low. He was also on the sideline before the break looking at film on the iPad with members of the coaching staff.

By:Nick SchultzHalftime: Ole Miss 17, Tulane 312/20/2025 04:08:58 PM

At halftime, Ole Miss held a 17-3 lead over Tulane. The Rebels totaled 264 yards of offense, led by 167 passing yards from Trinidad Chambliss, while the Green Wave had 206 total yards in the first half.

By:Nick SchultzTulane forces fumble in final seconds of half12/20/2025 04:04:18 PM

As Austin Simmons helped Ole Miss get deep into the red zone, the Tulane defense stepped up. The Green Wave forced a fumble on a sack of Simmons, and Eliyt Nairne was there to recover it with 14 seconds left.

By:Nick SchultzTrinidad Chambliss also injured12/20/2025 04:02:57 PM

Shortly after Kewan Lacy’s injury, Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss also left with an injury. He walked off under his own power as Austin Simmons came in for the final minute before halftime.

By:Nick SchultzKewan Lacy injury update12/20/2025 03:59:35 PM

Late in the second quarter, Ole Miss running back Kewan Lacy came up holding his left shoulder. He walked off the field under his own power and headed straight to the medical tent for further evaluation.

By:Nick Schultz2Q: Ole Miss 17, Tulane 312/20/2025 03:49:16 PM

Ole Miss went back up by 14 points with 3:38 left in the first half. The Rebels got a 42-yard field goal from Lucas Carneiro to extend their lead to 17-3 over Tulane.

By:Nick Schultz2Q: Ole Miss 14, Tulane 312/20/2025 03:22:15 PM

Tulane got on the board early in the second quarter with a 39-yard field goal. Patrick Durkin’s attempt was true, cutting the Ole Miss lead to 14-3.

By:Nick SchultzEnd 1Q: Ole Miss 14, Tulane 012/20/2025 03:17:19 PM

Through one quarter, it was all Ole Miss against Tulane. The Rebels took a 14-0 lead as they totaled 141 yards on just 10 plays through the opening period.

By:Nick SchultzOle Miss capitalizes on turnover, goes up 14-012/20/2025 02:56:55 PM

After the turnover and an ensuing penalty on Tulane, Ole Miss once again marched down the field. This time, the Rebels went 60 yards in four plays, capped by a Trinidad Chambliss rushing touchdown to make it a 14-0 lead.

By:Nick SchultzJake Retzlaff intercepted12/20/2025 02:52:22 PM

As Tulane looked to respond to the Ole Miss touchdown, Jake Retzlaff threw an interception. Jaylon Braxton was there to pick it off at the 10-yard line, giving the Rebels the ball back with 8:47 remaining in the first quarter.

By:Nick SchultzOle Miss scores TD on third play of the game12/20/2025 02:43:18 PM

Just three plays into Saturday’s first-round game, Ole Miss scored a touchdown. Kewan Lacy went 20 yards for the score just 59 seconds in, giving the Rebels a 7-0 lead. They went 75 yards in just three plays.

By:Nick SchultzCoin toss12/20/2025 02:39:44 PM

Ole Miss won the coin toss and chose to receive the opening kickoff. The Rebels will get the football to start Saturday’s College Football Playoff game.

By:Nick SchultzInjury updates12/20/2025 02:20:29 PM

Tulane kicker Cooper Helmke is a game time decision, while wide receiver Bryce Bohanon is not listed on the availability report. For Ole Miss, offensive lineman John Wayne Oliver is one of three players ruled out.

More injury updates from On3 insiders

By:Nick SchultzPregame: Ole Miss vs. Tulane12/20/2025 02:11:01 PM

Ahead of kickoff, Ole Miss is a 17-point favorite against Tulane, according to BetMGM. The over-under is also at 57.5.

Kickoff Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
Channel: TNT, truTV, HBO Max
Broadcasters: Joe Tessitore, Jesse Palmer, Katie George, Quint Kessenich

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