SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) - This week in the Southeastern Conference, Ole Miss faces Oklahoma in a key matchup. Oklahoma recently defeated South Carolina, with quarterback John Mateer showing a strong performance after a hand injury. Ole Miss lost to Georgia, squandering a late lead.

In another game, Missouri takes on Vanderbilt. Both teams aim to strengthen their College Football Playoff resumes. Vanderbilt recently beat LSU, while Missouri secured an overtime win against Auburn. Alabama’s Ty Simpson is currently favored to win the Heisman Trophy.

Things to watch this week in the Southeastern Conference:

Game of the week

No. 8 Ole Miss (6-1, 3-1 SEC) at No. 13 Oklahoma (6-1, 2-1), Saturday, noon ET (ABC)

Oklahoma bounced back from a loss to Texas with a 26-7 win against South Carolina. Q

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