Fan Primer: Everything you need to know on gameday for Ole Miss vs. The Citadel

OXFORD, Miss. – (Release) The Rebels continue play inside Vaught-Hemingway as they welcome The Citadel to Oxford. Get ready for another Party in the Sip this Saturday at 12:00 p.m. CT when No. 6 Ole Miss football hosts The Citadel for the Military Appreciation Game.

Scroll on for everything you need to know before you head to Oxford and The Grove this weekend.

Gameday Schedule

Parking Operations Begin – 7 a.m.
Reserved North Plaza Tailgate Opens – 7 a.m.
Sports Zone Saturday Show Live from the North Plaza – 7 a.m.
Coca-Cola FanFest Opens – 9:00 a.m.
Walk of Champions  – 10:00 a.m.
Pre-Game Radio Show presented by Guaranty Bank – 10:00 a.m.
Gates Open – 10:00 a.m.
Pride of the South Grove Show – 10:45 a.m.
Letterman’s Lounge Guest Interview (Kendrick Lewis) – 10:50 a.m.
Pride of the South Pregame Show – 11:42 a.m.
National Anthem – 11:47 a.m.
Lock the Vaught – 11:51 a.m.
Hotty Toddy – 11:57 a.m.
Kickoff  – 12:00 p.m.

How to Watch: Ole Miss vs. The Citadel

Date: Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025
Time: 6 p.m. CT
Location: Oxford, Mississippi 
Site: Vaught-Hemingway Stadium
Tickets: OleMissTix.com
Gameday Info: OleMissGameday.com
What to Wear: Red
TV: SEC Network +
Live Stream: ESPN App
Live Stats: Click Here
Radio: Ole Miss Radio Network
Live Audio: OleMissSports.com
Gameday Program:OleMissSports.com

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 (3:00 p.m.). Fans can enjoy giveaways, food, refreshments, merch, prizes and more from Coca-Cola, Mid-South Ford, Magnolia Rentals, and the Mississippi Sports Medicine Letterman’s Lounge with Broc Kreitz. Check the map below to see what’s on tap.

Tickets
A limited quantity remains of single-game tickets for Ole Miss’ tilt with The Citadel. Head to OleMissTix.com now to secure your seats!

Tap-and-Go Ticketing
Starting this season, all mobile tickets will use NFC-enabled technology. NFC tickets use “Tap and Go” for entry into athletic venues. Fans can simply add their ticket to their wallet to use on gameday and are strongly encouraged to add them in advance of arriving on campus.

Screenshots and ticket forwards will no longer be valid for gameday! Fans must use the ticket transfer feature to share tickets. Click here for more information.

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.