Your 5-0 Ole Miss men’s basketball team is headed to Palm Springs, California to take on the 5-0 Iowa Hawkeyes in the 2025 Acrisure Series.
Iowa is led by first year head coach Ben McCollum, the guy on Ole Miss’ radar during our last hiring cycle. McCollum spent a season at Drake, winning a first round game in the NCAA Tournament, before taking the Iowa job, bringing his point guard with him.
This is the first time Ole Miss has ever played Iowa on the hardwood. It will also be the first game away from
home for both programs. Ole Miss has a win over a Memphis team that has name recognition but seems to be struggling while Iowa’s best win so far is against Xavier.
Defense will be key for the Rebels as shot quality is the bread and butter of the Iowa offense that is one of the best in the country in efficiency all over the floor.
This is a big resume game for both teams. The Rebels still have matchups with Miami, St. John’s and NC State on the docket, so a win here builds momentum, confidence and a notch on their resume in their favor if they were to struggle in conference play.
This one might be bigger for Iowa as their toughest remaining non-conference opponents are Iowa State and Maryland. Obviously the Big 10 is loaded just like the SEC, but winning games in November are crucial for postseason status.
How to Watch: Ole Miss vs. Iowa
Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Time: 8:30 p.m. CT
Location: Palm Springs, California
TV: CBS Sports Network
