Ole Miss walked out of Saturday night with more than a win. The Rebels got a statement, a little payback, and a loud reminder that Oxford belongs to them for the moment.
In the most anticipated SEC matchup of the year, Ole Miss beat No. 7 LSU 32-24 and spoiled Lane Kiffin’s return to Oxford. The Rebels did it behind a huge night from Trinidad Chambliss, who looked every bit like the engine of the offense.
Chambliss threw for 363 yards and 2 touchdowns, added a rushing touchdown, and finished 33 of 48 through the air. He kept the Rebels moving and kept LSU on its heels all night.
Pete Golding deserves his share of the spotlight, too. The Rebels’ defensive coordinator-turned-head coach had Ole Miss ready from the start, and his team jumped out to a 24-7 halftime lead while working Kiffin and the Tigers early.
The finish was just as sharp. After Chambliss guided a go-ahead touchdown drive late, Golding chose to go for 2 after drawing LSU offside twice. It was the kind of call that can turn into a second-guessing session fast, but this time it paid off and helped seal the game for Ole Miss.
LSU’s Sam Leavitt had an uneven night, and the Rebels defense held its ground when the pressure spiked. On a 4th-and-goal from about the 6-yard line, Kam Franklin got a hand on a Leavitt pass and tipped it into the arms of Jaylon Braxton for the interception that ended it.
Ole Miss now has two eye-catching wins on the résumé, with victories over Louisville and LSU. Next up is a major road test against undefeated Florida at The Swamp on Saturday.
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