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Nov 2, 2024; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Ole Miss Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin in the fourth quarter against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mississippi won 63-31. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

Times of Interest: Ole Miss Football vs. Georgia State Panthers in Week 1 Matchup

Originally posted on Ole Miss Rebels on SI | By Zack Nagy | Last updated Aug 29, 2025 8:00 AM ET

OXFORD, Miss. – The No. 15 Ole Miss football team welcomes fans to Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on Saturday for the first time in 2025, as Lane Kiffin and the Rebels are set to host Georgia State for their season-opener.

Gameday Schedule
Parking Operations Begin – 7 a.m.
Reserved North Plaza Tailgate Opens – 7 a.m.
Sports Zone Saturday Show Live from Hollingsworth Field – 10 a.m.
SJB Pavilion Box Office Opens – 3:45 p.m.
Coca-Cola FanFest Opens – 3:45 p.m.
Walk of Champions presented by Mid South Ford – 4:40 p.m.
Gates Open – 4:45 p.m.
Pre-Game Radio Show presented by Guaranty Bank – 4:45 p.m.
Pride of the South Grove Show – 5 p.m.
Oxford Ortho Letterman's Lounge Guest Interview (Armegas Spearman) – 5:35 p.m.
Pride of the South Pregame Show – 5:59 p.m.
National Anthem – 6:35 p.m.
Lock the Vaught – 6:41 p.m.
Hotty Toddy – 6:44 p.m.
Kickoff – 6:45 p.m.
Grove Closes – Midnight

How to Watch: Ole Miss vs. Georgia State
Date: Saturday, Aug. 30
Time: 6:45 p.m. CT
Location: Oxford, Mississippi
Site: Vaught-Hemingway Stadium
TV: SEC Network
Live Stream: ESPN App
Radio: Ole Miss Radio Network
Live Audio: OleMissSports.com/watch

New Friday Grove Setup Schedule
2-3 p.m. - Registered student organizations and university departments set up
3-4:30 p.m. - Vendors set up their customers' tents
5:30 p.m. - Grove closes
6 p.m. - Grove opens for general public

This Week at the Coca-Cola FanFest
Coca-Cola FanFest opens three hours prior to kickoff (3:45 p.m.). Fans can enjoy giveaways, food, refreshments, merch, prizes and more from Coca-Cola, Mid-South Ford, Magnolia Rentals and Surfside. Check the map below to see what's on tap.

No Field Rushes
In order to further avoid safety issues and increased SEC fines, stronger measures are being put in place to ensure field rushes no longer occur at Vaught-Hemingway.

Entering the playing field is strictly prohibited, and those found to be violators are subject to arrest. Violators could also be denied ticket privileges for the current and next season, including but not limited to student, season and single-game tickets.

All available stadium cameras will be used to assist in identifying violators.

Can't Use Your Tickets?
If you can't make it to the game, get your ticket to someone who can! Click here for information on how to transfer your tickets to another Rebel fan. You can also sell your ticket on SeatGeek, the official fan-to-fan ticket marketplace of Ole Miss Athletics.

Maximize Your Ticket Value
Make your fandom count! Whenever you go to an Ole Miss sporting event, you can earn points for supporting the Rebels, which can be exchanged for exclusive prizes. Sign up for Rebel Rewards and start earning this season.

New Ole Miss Sports App
Update today to the all-new version of the Ole Miss Sports app, presented by Renasant Bank! The new app will serve as a dynamic hub for Rebel gameday content, including ticketing, parking, schedules, shopping for official Ole Miss merchandise and much more. Click here for more info or to download.

Pledge Per Win Campaign
Join the Pledge Per Win campaign for the 2025 season and make a pledge for every win and/or touchdown the Rebels tally this season. Join the Pledge Per campaign today!

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(Courtesy of Ole Miss Football Release)

This article first appeared on Ole Miss Rebels on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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