Matchup: No. 6 TCU Horned Frogs (11-1, Big 12) vs. No. 9 Ole Miss Rebels (9-3, SEC)
Site: Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Ga.
When: Dec. 31, 12:30 p.m. ET
TV: ESPN
Series: Ole Miss leads 5-1
Last game: Ole Miss won, 20-7 on Oct. 15, 1983
Coaches: Gary Patterson (TCU); Hugh Freeze (Ole Miss)
Players to watch: TCU quarterback Trevone Boykin, who finished fourth in Heisman Trophy voting, tops the Big 12 and is third nationally in total offense (363.0 yards per game). Linebacker Paul Dawson headlines a TCU defense that is ranked second nationally in turnovers forced (36) and is the only player in the nation with at least 100 tackles (128), five sacks and four interceptions. Sporting News All-American safety Cody Prewitt, cornerback Senquez Golson, and defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche lead a stout Rebels defense. The trio has helped Ole Miss become the nation’s No. 1 scoring defense, allowing 13.8 points per outing with a nation-low 18 touchdowns allowed.
Reason to watch: Get SN's take from Bill Bender.