How to Watch Missouri vs. Ole Miss on DIRECTV: SEC Network Channel, Kickoff Time and Streaming
No. 13 Missouri visits No. 9 Ole Miss on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. ET (2:30 p.m. CT) at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, and the game is on SEC Network, which is channel 611 on DIRECTV. SEC Network starts with the CHOICE package and is also in the MySports Genre Pack. You can stream it in the ESPN app or the DIRECTV app when your package includes SEC Network.
Missouri (5-1, 2-1 SEC) is coming off back-to-back SEC wins at home, including a 27-6 win over Texas A&M on October 10, and enters its last game before a bye. Ole Miss (4-1, 2-1 SEC) thumped Vanderbilt 52-17 on the road the same day and hosts this as its Homecoming game. The SEC set the 3:30 p.m. kickoff earlier and named SEC Network as the network after the October 10 games. The rankings are from the October 11 AP Top 25; Ole Miss is also No. 10 in the Coaches Poll.
Missouri vs. Ole Miss: date, time and channel
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, October 17, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 3:30 p.m. ET / 2:30 p.m. CT |
| Stadium | Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, Oxford, Miss. (Ole Miss Homecoming) |
| TV | SEC Network |
| DIRECTV channel | 611 (satellite and streaming) |
| Streaming | ESPN app (SEC Network via ESPN Unlimited with a qualifying DIRECTV package) or the DIRECTV app |
| Rankings | Missouri No. 13 AP; Ole Miss No. 9 AP / No. 10 Coaches (Oct. 11 polls) |
| Records | Missouri 5-1 (2-1 SEC); Ole Miss 4-1 (2-1 SEC) |
What channel is Missouri vs. Ole Miss on DIRECTV?
Turn to channel 611. That's SEC Network on DIRECTV, and the number is the same on satellite and DIRECTV streaming. Press 6-1-1 on your remote, or say or type "SEC Network" in the guide search. Here's which DIRECTV options include SEC Network, as of October 12, 2026:
| DIRECTV option | SEC Network (611)? | Also includes |
|---|---|---|
| ENTERTAINMENT | No | ESPN (206), ESPN2 (209) |
| CHOICE | Yes | ESPN (206), ESPN2 (209), ESPNU (208), ACC Network (612) |
| ULTIMATE and PREMIER | Yes | Everything in CHOICE, plus more entertainment channels |
| MySports Genre Pack | Yes | ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, Big Ten Network, local channels where available; $64.99/mo regular price |
CHOICE or higher, or MySports, covers this game. ENTERTAINMENT alone does not include SEC Network, so upgrade if you only have that tier. The MySports Genre Pack is the budget sports option. DIRECTV lists its regular price at $64.99 a month plus tax, and it has been running introductory offers for qualifying new customers, so check the current deal before you sign up. Compare every tier in our DIRECTV package channel comparison, or call 1-855-690-9884 and we'll check what's available at your address. Our guide to ESPN on DIRECTV covers the ESPN family channels you'll use for other Saturday games.
SEC games on DIRECTV, Saturday, October 17
Missouri-Ole Miss is one of three SEC games in the 3:30 p.m. window. Here's the full SEC lineup, with networks set after the October 10 games and the DIRECTV channel for each network.
| SEC game (AP rank, Oct. 11) | Kickoff (ET) | Network | DIRECTV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida at No. 7 Texas | Noon | ABC | Local ABC station |
| No. 16 Mississippi State at No. 22 LSU | Noon | ESPN | 206 |
| The Citadel at Texas A&M | 1 p.m. | SEC Network+ | Streaming only (ESPN app) |
| No. 6 Alabama at No. 14 Tennessee | 3:30 p.m. | ABC | Local ABC station |
| Auburn at No. 1 Georgia | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN | 206 |
| No. 13 Missouri at No. 9 Ole Miss | 3:30 p.m. | SEC Network | 611 |
| Arkansas at Vanderbilt | 7 p.m. | ESPN2 | 209 |
| No. 15 Kentucky at Oklahoma | 7:30 p.m. | SEC Network | 611 |
If you're flipping between the 3:30 windows, Missouri-Ole Miss is on 611 while Auburn-Georgia is on ESPN 206 and Alabama-Tennessee is on your local ABC station. Our Alabama vs. Tennessee guide covers that game, and the Week 7 college football TV schedule lists games from every conference. South Carolina is off this week.
How to stream Missouri vs. Ole Miss
- ESPN app: SEC Network games stream in the ESPN app. DIRECTV customers whose package includes SEC Network (CHOICE or higher, or MySports) can activate ESPN Unlimited at no extra cost. Sign in at directv.com, open your TV package and select Activate ESPN Unlimited, then sign in to the ESPN app with the ESPN account you set up. Our guide to ESPN Unlimited for DIRECTV customers explains the deal.
- DIRECTV app: watch SEC Network live on your phone, tablet or streaming device with your DIRECTV login.
Activate ESPN Unlimited a day or two early so you're not setting up an account at kickoff.
Missouri vs. Ole Miss storylines
- Top-15 road trip: No. 13 Missouri travels to No. 9 Ole Miss in a ranked SEC matchup that can move either team in next week's polls.
- Series history: Missouri leads 7-1 all-time across eight meetings dating to 1973. The Tigers have won the last six, including 38-27 in Columbia on October 12, 2019. Ole Miss's only win in the series was 10-0 in Jackson in 1974.
- Homecoming in Oxford: Ole Miss Athletics lists this as Homecoming at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Missouri's last win in Oxford was 24-10 on November 23, 2013.
- Coaches: Eli Drinkwitz leads Missouri. Pete Golding is in his first season as Ole Miss head coach after being elevated when Lane Kiffin left for LSU.
- Recent form: Missouri has won two straight SEC games at home (Florida and Texas A&M). Ole Miss bounced back from a road loss at Florida with a 52-17 win at Vanderbilt on October 10.
- What's next: Missouri has a bye after Ole Miss. The Tigers next play at Arkansas on October 31.
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Frequently asked questions
What channel is Missouri vs. Ole Miss on DIRECTV?
SEC Network, channel 611. It starts with the CHOICE package and is also in the MySports Genre Pack.
What time does Missouri vs. Ole Miss start?
Kickoff is 3:30 p.m. ET (2:30 p.m. CT) on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi.
Can I stream Missouri vs. Ole Miss?
Yes. It streams in the ESPN app where SEC Network is available. DIRECTV customers whose package includes SEC Network can use ESPN Unlimited and the DIRECTV app with their DIRECTV login.
Do I need ESPN for Missouri vs. Ole Miss?
No. This game is on SEC Network, not ESPN. SEC Network is channel 611 and starts at CHOICE. ESPN (206) carries Mississippi State at LSU at noon the same day.
Who leads the Missouri-Ole Miss series?
Missouri leads 7-1 all-time and has won the last six meetings, including 38-27 in 2019. Ole Miss's only win was 10-0 in 1974.
More Saturday games: Alabama vs. Tennessee, Georgia vs. Alabama and Ohio State vs. Indiana. Questions about your DIRECTV package? Call 1-855-690-9884.
Details reviewed October 12, 2026. Kickoff times and networks are set by the SEC and its TV partners and may change. Rankings are from the October 11 AP and Coaches polls; records reflect games through October 10. Channel lineups, package contents, offers and prices vary by address and may change. Missouri, Ole Miss, SEC, SEC Network, ESPN, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.