Rebels vs Bison: match preview on 11 October 2026

Rebels fail to halt Bison's perfect start

The Rebels lost 38-32 to the Bison in the NFL on 10 October 2026, ending the visitors' unbeaten run after five consecutive victories. The result shifts the Bison from a perfect record to four wins and one loss, while the Rebels remain at two wins and three losses in their last five outings.

Form guides suggested the hosts would be vulnerable following heavy defeats, but the match statistics offered little insight into the flow of play. No possession figures, shot counts, or territorial data were available to explain how the scoring unfolded. The Rebel form line shows three wins and two losses in the preceding five games, with a scoreline aggregate of 125 points for and 118 against. The Bison arrived having not lost in five matches, scoring 166 points while conceding only 84.

Looking at the recent history of both sides, the Bison had defeated the Cowboys 28-0 and the Hornets 31-10 in their most recent fixtures before this clash. The Rebels had won 39-31 against the Golden Bears and 38-10 against the Zips, but also suffered a 6-44 defeat to the Mean Green. The final score of 38-32 indicates a close contest.

This defeat means the Rebels have now lost two of their last five games, maintaining a point differential of -7 in that period. The Bison's record stands at four wins and one loss, with a point differential of +82.