Who led Ole Miss to victory over LSU?

Trinidad Chambliss, the Rebels' backup quarterback, led the team to a 24-19 upset win over the No. 4 ranked Tigers.

How did LSU's highly touted QB Garrett Nussmeier perform?

Nussmeier, who was previously considered a Heisman Trophy frontrunner, struggled, throwing for just 197 yards with a touchdown and an interception.

What does this win mean for Ole Miss' season?

The victory over LSU solidifies Ole Miss as a legitimate contender in the SEC, with the Rebels now 5-0 on the season and 3-0 in conference play.

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Backup QB Chambliss Shines as Ole Miss Hands LSU First Loss

28 Sep, 2025

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Summary

Ole Miss defeats No. 4 LSU 24-19 in a convincing performance
Backup QB Trinidad Chambliss leads Ole Miss with 314 passing yards and 71 rushing yards
LSU's highly touted QB Garrett Nussmeier struggles, managing just 197 passing yards

Backup QB Chambliss Shines as Ole Miss Hands LSU First Loss

On September 25th, 2025, No. 13 Ole Miss pulled off a surprise 24-19 victory over No. 4 LSU in a key SEC matchup. The Rebels' backup quarterback, Trinidad Chambliss, was the star of the show, throwing for 314 yards and a touchdown while also rushing for 71 yards.

LSU's highly touted quarterback, Garrett Nussmeier, who was previously considered a Heisman Trophy frontrunner, had a disappointing outing, managing just 197 passing yards with a touchdown and an interception. The Tigers' offense struggled overall, mustering only 254 total yards against an Ole Miss defense that had given up 35 points to Arkansas the previous week.