The neutral site game between Louisville and Ole Miss will not be a walk in the park win for either team. ESPN has a “Way too early top 25 rankings” having the Rebels at No. 9 and Louisville at No. 21. True momentum builder win Jan 8, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Mississippi Rebels safety Wydett Williams Jr. (16) against the Miami Hurricanes during the 2026 Fiesta Bowl and semifinal game of the College Football Playoff at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Neither Ole Miss nor Louisville can afford a loss, especially in week one. Ole Miss plays one of the hardest SEC schedules in 2026, traveling to Nashville to face the recent 10-win Commodores, Austin to face Arch Manning and the Texas Longhorns, and Gainesville, Florida, where Jon Surmall is waiting for his revenge from the 45-10 loss he experienced twice versus Ole Miss as Tulane head coach. Louisville has a super tough schedule too, starting off with Ole Miss, a week on who finished No.…