OXFORD -- Ole Miss is enjoying an open date this weekend, but the Rebels are focused on making improvements and getting healthy for the stretch run, which begins on Oct. 26 at 11 a.m. versus Oklahoma.

The Sooners face South Carolina on Saturday before heading to Oxford for the first time in the program's history.

On Monday, Ole Miss wide receiver Cayden Lee and defensive end JJ Pegues met with the local media to discuss the aftermath of the Rebels' loss at LSU, their mindset moving forward, the open date and more.

Monday and Tuesday practice reports are presented by Southern Q-Sauce.

Ole Miss grads Hunter and Mimi Simpson formed Southern Q-Sauce craft barbecue sauce. Southern Q-Sauce is crafted by hand in small batches to capture that tangy, sweet and smoky taste with just enough heat. The original recipe features the Deep South flavors of apple cider vinegar, sweet brown sugar, tomato and hickory. It’s a blend of Tennessee, Mississippi and there Carolinas with a sweet, smoky finish.

Southern Q-Sauce also has a variety of rubs — from Ole Faithful, which is an all-purpose rub, to Ole Smokey, Honey Pecan, The Clucker and The Longhorn. Whether you’re a professional pit-master or an occasional backyard chef, Southern Q-Sauce has the sauces and rubs to have your friends and family coming back for more.

Check it our for yourself. Go to www.SouthernQSauce.com and use the discount code REBELGROVE for 15 percent off your order.

Q Sauce is available locally at Oxford Meat Market Company as well BBQ All-Stars in Southaven, Finchers in Greenwood, Martin’s Market in Flora and Gift & Art Shop in Clarksdale.