Mississippi has padded its statistics against nonconference opponents this season, putting up points and yards against usually overmatched opponents at an impressive rate.
The stats are not nearly as good against Southeastern Conference competition.
The Rebels (4-2, 0-2 SEC) are out to prove they can just as effective in the SEC on Saturday when they play at Arkansas (1-5, 0-3).
"You want to go out there and live up to your standard," Ole Miss coach Matt Luke said. "It's not really about who you're playing. It's about playing as good as you can possibly play.
"I think if we take that approach, we'll be better off.