Date, time revealed for Egg Bowl

Mississippi running back Kewan Lacy (5) follows the block by offensive lineman Patrick Kutas...
Mississippi running back Kewan Lacy (5) follows the block by offensive lineman Patrick Kutas (75) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Frifday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)(Rogelio V. Solis | AP)
Published: May 13, 2026 at 1:25 PM CDT|Updated: 7 hours ago

OXFORD, Miss. (WLBT) - The 2026 rendition of the Egg Bowl now has a date and time set for kickoff.

Ole Miss football released on Tuesday that the rivalry between the Rebels and Bulldogs will kick off at 11 a.m. on Black Friday.

The Rebels beat State last season 38-19 to advance to the College Football Playoff for the first time in program history.

Ole Miss has won five of the last six meetings in the Egg Bowl, including three straight.

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