Ole Miss Secures Thrilling Victory
Ole Miss Edges LSU 32-24 Behind Chambliss as Lacy Exits Injured
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After LSU tied the game, Ole Miss answered with a 13-play touchdown drive ending in Trinidad Chambliss’s 14-yard quarterback keeper. The Rebels then went for two, with JT Lindsey scoring after Ole Miss drew LSU offsides twice.
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Chambliss completed 33 of 48 passes for 363 yards, three total touchdowns and one interception; his third-quarter interception helped trigger LSU’s comeback before he regained control late.
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LSU coach Lane Kiffin credited Ole Miss and its crowd, saying the atmosphere “was a factor there at the end,” while calling Chambliss “the hardest player to play in America.”
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Kiffin said LSU’s comeback was affected by injuries to Spears and Trey’De, and that a critical late false start stalled the Tigers’ final offensive sequence.
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LSU’s final possession ended when Sam Leavitt’s pass was deflected and intercepted in the end zone, giving Pete Golding’s Ole Miss defense the decisive stop.
No. 8 Ole Miss defeated No. 7 LSU 32-24 in a thrilling SEC matchup, improving to 3-0 while dropping LSU to 0-1 in conference play. CNN reported that quarterback Trinidad Chambliss led the Rebels with 363 passing yards and three total touchdowns, while the victory marked Lane Kiffin's return to Oxford as LSU's coach—a homecoming marked by intense fan hostility.
Ole Miss dominated the first half, building a 24-7 lead before LSU's Sam Leavitt sparked a furious comeback that tied the game at 24. Chambliss answered with a 14-yard touchdown run and a two-point conversion to seal the win, though Ole Miss running back Kewan Lacy left the game in the third quarter with a shoulder injury.
Chambliss Controls First Half With Dominant Performance
Trinidad Chambliss was nearly perfect early, completing 33 of 48 passes for 363 yards and directing Ole Miss's high-powered offense. He threw two touchdown passes in the first half and led the Rebels to a commanding 24-7 advantage by intermission. CNN noted that Kiffin called Chambliss "the hardest player to play in America," acknowledging the QB's talent despite the loss.
LSU Mounts Furious Comeback Before Late Collapse
LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt ignited the Tigers' second-half surge, cutting Ole Miss's lead to nothing and tying the game at 24. The comeback was slowed by injuries to key players and a critical false start penalty that stalled LSU's late drive. When the Tigers' final possession reached the end zone, Leavitt's pass was deflected and intercepted, ending LSU's hopes for the upset.
Kiffin Returns to Oxford Amid Hostile Fan Atmosphere
CNN reported that Ole Miss fans celebrated Kiffin's return with intense hostility, calling the LSU coach names and booing him as he entered the stadium. KTBS noted fans wore custom T-shirts and buttons mocking Kiffin with derogatory language. Kiffin himself acknowledged the crowd's impact, saying the atmosphere "was a factor there at the end" of the tight contest.
Lacy's Shoulder Injury Clouds Ole Miss Victory
Running back Kewan Lacy scored an early touchdown but departed in the third quarter with an apparent shoulder injury. He was taken to the locker room for evaluation, though no definitive diagnosis was reported. The injury raised questions about his availability for Ole Miss's upcoming games as the Rebels maintain their undefeated start.
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