The Cardinals replace their now-canceled matchup vs. Georgia with a showdown against the Rebels in Nashville.

Ole Miss football's 2026 season will begin in Nashville in a neutral-site game against Louisville. Here's what we know

Louisville football will open its 2026 season vs. Ole Miss in Nashville. Latest on UofL football's 2026 schedule with Ole Miss replacing Georgia.

Louisville will face Ole Miss this coming Sept. 5 or 6 in Nashville's Nissan Stadium. It will be just the second meeting between the Cardinals and Rebels. The teams played in the 2021 season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, a 41-23 win for Ole Miss.

Pete Golding and Co. will travel to Nissan Stadium next season, open the year against an ACC program.

Louisville and Ole Miss will meet in a 2026 season opener, with UofL leaders pointing to big stakes and a major stage.

Ole Miss will open the Pete Golding era on a neutral field against a top-tier ACC program, the school announced Wednesday.

Yahoo Sports' Ross Dellenger reported that Ole Miss athletic director Keith Carter has initiated preliminary conversations with Sumrall and Golesh, and both are view as candidates for the Oxford job. Carter’s internal list has since centered on these two coaches with Southeastern recruiting experience and program-building.

Louisville football to open 2026 season against Ole Miss in Nashville

OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) – Ole Miss will kick off the 2026 football season against Louisville in a neutral-site game in Nashville. The game is set for Labor Day weekend (Sept. 5 or 6) at Nissan Stadium. An exact date,