LSU pulled off an impressive comeback victory against Ole Miss on Saturday, winning in overtime with a dramatic game-tying touchdown in the final minute of regulation followed by a game-winning touchdown in overtime. This win continued LSU’s dominance over Ole Miss at home, with the Tigers extending their winning streak against the Rebels to over a decade and a half. Ole Miss had the opportunity to end this streak and secure a significant victory for their College Football Playoff resume, but ultimately fell short.
Throughout the game, LSU caught a few breaks that helped keep their chances alive, including recovering a fumble just before halftime to steal a late field goal and keep the deficit manageable. Although they missed a field goal opportunity in the fourth quarter after forcing a turnover, LSU was able to hold Ole Miss to a field goal on the subsequent drive to keep it a one-possession game. Ultimately, LSU’s resilience and ability to capitalize on opportunities led to their victory over Ole Miss.
LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier played a key role in the victory, finishing the game with three touchdown passes and 337 passing yards despite starting with two interceptions. On the Ole Miss side, quarterback Jaxson Dart had a solid performance with 284 passing yards, one touchdown, and one interception. Wide receivers Cayden Lee and Tre Harris had impressive games, each recording over 100 receiving yards. LSU’s win over Ole Miss extended their four-game winning streak, albeit with two of those wins coming against weaker opponents.
Both LSU coach Brian Kelly and Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin are highly successful coaches, with 100 career FBS wins each. Kiffin has earned 39 of those wins since joining Mississippi, and had the opportunity to become the fastest coach in Ole Miss history to reach 40 wins if his team had won on Saturday. However, LSU’s comeback victory dashed those hopes for Kiffin and Ole Miss.
Overall, the game between LSU and Ole Miss was a thrilling matchup that showcased the resilience and determination of both teams. LSU’s ability to capitalize on opportunities and come back from behind ultimately secured the victory, continuing their winning streak over their SEC rival. The loss was a tough one for Ole Miss, who had the opportunity to make a statement with a win but ultimately fell short in overtime. The game highlighted the competitive nature of college football and the excitement that comes with closely contested matchups between top teams.
