No. 8 Ole Miss Claims Victory Over No. 7 LSU in Oxford
No. 8 Ole Miss defeated No. 7 LSU 32-24 in Oxford, Mississippi. Quarterback Trinidad Chambliss was instrumental in Ole Miss's victory, leading the team offensively, which also marked Lane Kiffin's return to coach against his former team, LSU.
Hattiesburg Laurel, MS, September 19, 2026 —
No. 8 Ole Miss secured a decisive 32-24 victory over No. 7 LSU on Saturday in Oxford, Mississippi. The Rebels’ win was largely fueled by a strong offensive performance led by quarterback Trinidad Chambliss.
The matchup also carried a notable storyline as Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin faced his former team, LSU, for the first time since his departure. Kiffin’s strategic guidance appeared evident as his team executed effectively against a highly ranked opponent.
Quarterback Trinidad Chambliss played a pivotal role in Ole Miss’s success, directing the offense throughout the game. His contributions were key in accumulating the 32 points that secured the win for the home team. The specific statistics for Chambliss’s performance, such as passing yards, touchdowns, or rushing numbers, were not detailed in the summary.
The final score of 32-24 reflects a competitive game where both teams demonstrated their capabilities. Ole Miss, now holding a victory over a top-10 opponent, will look to build on this momentum. The summary did not provide further details on subsequent games, team rankings adjustments, or any specific plays that defined the outcome.
Further information regarding the game’s progression, key defensive plays, or player performances beyond the quarterback was not available in the provided summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Scott Kirk on www.wdam.com, see more information here.
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