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Chambliss Leads Ole Miss Past Kiffin's LSU
20 Sep
Summary
- Trinidad Chambliss led Ole Miss to victory with strong passing and rushing.
- LSU's comeback fell short after a crucial fourth-down incompletion.
- Jaylon Braxton sealed the game with a late interception.
No. 8 Ole Miss secured a hard-fought 32-24 victory over No. 7 LSU in their Southeastern Conference opener, with Jaylon Braxton's late end-zone interception sealing the win. Quarterback Trinidad Chambliss, a player Kiffin helped transform, delivered a standout performance, passing for 363 yards and two touchdowns, alongside a pivotal fourth-quarter rushing score. This victory was particularly meaningful for Ole Miss, as it came against Lane Kiffin's new LSU team in Oxford. The Rebels built a commanding 24-7 halftime lead, highlighted by strong plays from Kewan Lacy and Traylon Ray.
LSU mounted a significant second-half comeback, erasing the deficit to tie the game. However, their efforts were ultimately thwarted when quarterback Sam Leavitt's pass deflected off a defender's helmet on fourth down, leading to Braxton's game-sealing interception. Despite the loss, LSU showed resilience in their comeback attempt. Both teams faced challenges, with Lacy leaving the game for Ole Miss with an injury, and LSU's Trey'Dez Green also sustaining a knee injury. Next week, Ole Miss visits Florida, while LSU hosts Texas A&M.
