DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026
Ole Miss defeated LSU 24–19 in a closely contested finish. Ole Miss covered by 2.5; Game went Under by 14.5. The market closed at Ole Miss -2.5 and the Blue Chip model made it Ole Miss -11.8 - a gap of 9.3 points toward Ole Miss, of which 8.3 points were beyond the model's measured factors. That was an information gap - the market pricing something the model does not carry - rather than a measured edge.
Trinidad Chambliss, a Division II transfer, threw for 314 yards and a touchdown, marking his third straight 300-yard game since taking over for injured QB Austin Simmons. His dual-threat capability and growing confidence in Lane Kiffin's up-tempo offense have been key to Ole Miss's 3-0 start in SEC play.
Ole Miss outgained LSU 480-254 yards, with 166 rushing yards including touchdowns from Kewan Lacy and Logan Diggs. The offense's ability to mix run and pass, along with effective clock management late in the game, sealed the win and demonstrated versatility against a top-5 defense.
The defense held LSU to 57 rushing yards and forced a critical 2-point conversion stop by Suntarine Perkins. Despite allowing some late scoring, the unit limited LSU's explosive plays and intercepted Garrett Nussmeier once, showing improvement in high-pressure situations.
Beating a top-5 rival like LSU at home provides significant momentum for Ole Miss, now 5-0 overall and 3-0 in SEC play. The win validates the team's potential and could propel them higher in the rankings, setting up a favorable matchup against Washington State after a bye week.
Ole Miss has a bye next weekend before hosting Washington State on Oct. 11. The extra time will allow injured players to recover and the coaching staff to refine game plans, particularly focusing on maintaining offensive efficiency and defensive consistency against a non-conference opponent.
At kickoff, conditions at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium were Clear, 79°F with winds of 5 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
Clear
79°F
| Measure | LSUAway | Ole MissHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 289 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | Home game | Home game |
| Season total | 1,425 miles | 755 miles |
| Body clock | 14:30 | 14:30 |
| Rest | 7 days | 7 days |
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