My dear listeners, do lend an ear, as we delve deep into this clash of NCAA titans, the Texas Longhorns and the #23 Ole Miss Rebels. Now, as any discerning fan knows, rankings, like a good toupee, are not everything, but they do make an impression. Ole Miss comes in at #23, while the Longhorns seem to have misplaced their rank somewhere.
The Longhorns have been consistently decent this season, toting around a 14-6 record, kind of like that friend who always brings decent beer to the party. The two standout performers for them are Arthur Kaluma and Tre Johnson, who collectively, have been raining points like the English weather - consistently, and without fail. They've posted average scores of 13.8 and 18.8 points per game this season, respectively. Slightly intimidating, if you ask me.
Now over to Mississippi, where the Ole Miss Rebels tout a marginally better record of 15-5. Now if we consider that little old thing called the "AP Ranking", it certainly does seem like the Rebels have a slight edge. The dynamic duo of Malik Dia and Sean Pedulla have been a threat to their opponents this season, clocking up averages of 9.9 and 14.3 points per game.
Recent clashes indicate a seesaw battle for both teams, with enough ups and downs to make a nauseating rollercoaster ride jealous.
Crunching all these numbers, I daresay we're in for a close game, but my gut, coupled with these love handles, point towards a narrow win for the Rebels. So, taking a deep breath, here goes my final prediction:
Albert’s Prediction: Ole Miss Rebels by 4