Texas vs. Ole Miss prediction, odds, time: Week 8 college football picks by proven model

The No. 1 Texas Longhorns, led by quarterback Arch Manning, host the No. 18 Ole Miss Rebels, quarterbacked by Trinidad Chambliss, in a pivotal SEC matchup on Saturday. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin. Texas enters as a 7-point favorite, with the over/under at 53.5 points. The Longhorns are 6-0 and coming off a dominant win over Oklahoma, while Ole Miss is 5-2 and looking to bounce back from a loss to LSU. SportsLine's proven model, which simulates every game 10,000 times, has revealed its best bets for this matchup. The model has generated over $2,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated college football picks and is on a 13-5 run on all top-rated picks. For Texas vs. Ole Miss, the model is leaning Under on the point total and has an against-the-spread pick that hits well over 50% of the time. You can only see the model's pick at SportsLine. This game has major College Football Playoff implications, as both teams need a win to stay in the hunt for an SEC title and a top playoff seed. Texas aims to remain undefeated and solidify its No. 1 ranking, while Ole Miss hopes to pull off an upset and climb back into the playoff picture. The model's insights could be crucial for bettors looking to capitalize on this high-stakes SEC showdown.