In the SEC, there's no room to drift. With the postseason picture tightening by the inning, No. 20 Ole Miss steps into a defining weekend against No. 9 Texas A&M, for one final regular-season weekend at Swayze, one that could shape everything that follows. Ole Miss is looking to rebound after dropping its last two weekend series, and one issue has continued to surface: key bullpen arms are being forced into meaningful innings earlier than expected. The Rebels have still managed to stay competitive, but taxing high-leverage relievers so early in a series can create problems as the weekend unfolds. That puts even more importance on Hunter Elliot's Friday night start, as Ole Miss looks to set the tone against another conference opponent. Elliot's Value Goes Beyond the Stat Line May 31, 2025; Oxford, MS, USA; Mississippi Rebels starting pitcher Hunter Elliott (26) reacts after a strike out to end the sixth inning against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers.…