The stage is set for a thrilling SEC West matchup as No. 10 LSU (4-1, 1-0) hosts No. 8 Ole Miss (5-1, 1-1) at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge. This pivotal game has been dubbed a College Football Playoff play-in, with both teams vying for supremacy in the highly competitive SEC.
Quarterback Duel
The spotlight shines on the quarterbacks, as LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier and Ole Miss’ Jaxson Dart boast impressive stats. Dart ranks second in FBS passing yards (2,100), while Nussmeier leads the SEC with 15 passing touchdowns. Their individual performances will likely dictate the outcome of this crucial contest.
Game Details
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Date: Saturday, Oct. 12
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Time: 6:45 p.m. CT
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Location: Tiger Stadium, Baton Rouge
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TV Channel: ABC
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Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)
Score Prediction
LSU Schedule 2024
Here’s the Tigers’ full schedule:
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Sept. 1: vs. USC (L 27-20)
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Sept. 7: vs. Nicholls (W 44-21)
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Sept. 14: at South Carolina (W 36-33)
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Sept. 21: vs. UCLA (W 34-17)
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Sept. 28: vs. South Alabama (W 42-10)
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Oct. 5: BYE
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Oct. 12: vs. Ole Miss
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Oct. 19: at Arkansas
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Oct. 26: at Texas A&M
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Nov. 2: BYE
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Nov. 9: vs. Alabama
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Nov. 16: at Florida
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Nov. 23: vs. Vanderbilt
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Nov. 30: vs. Oklahoma
Series History
LSU and Ole Miss have a long-standing rivalry, with the Tigers leading the series 63-41-4. However, the Rebels have won two of the last three meetings.
Coaching Matchup
Brian Kelly’s LSU squad looks to bounce back from a tough loss to USC, while Lane Kiffin’s Ole Miss team seeks to build momentum after a strong start.
Key Matchups
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LSU’s defense vs. Ole Miss’ high-powered offense
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Garrett Nussmeier vs. Jaxson Dart in the quarterback duel
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LSU’s running game vs. Ole Miss’ stout defensive line