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Kiffin rejects running clock in LSU’s 63-14 McNeese rout to set program standard
sports6 days ago

Kiffin rejects running clock in LSU’s 63-14 McNeese rout to set program standard

LSU head coach Lane Kiffin refused a running clock in the third quarter of a 63-14 victory over McNeese State, using the decision to enforce a high-intensity standard for all players. The Tigers scored 384 of their 731 total yards in the second half, with reserve running back Stacy Gage rushing for 110 yards and two touchdowns. Kiffin emphasized that the team must play physically regardless of the opponent's level, rejecting the idea of easing off against FCS competition. This approach aligns with his broader strategy to maintain discipline and swagger, ensuring LSU remains a formidable opponent in the SEC.

LSU and Texas A&M Face September Elimination Game Amid Massive Roster Investments
sports16 days ago

LSU and Texas A&M Face September Elimination Game Amid Massive Roster Investments

A Saturday matchup between No. 10 LSU and No. 23 Texas A&M carries elimination-level stakes for the College Football Playoff. Both programs have invested over $40 million in their rosters, yet each is 1-1 in conference play. A loss would leave a team 0-2 in the SEC, a record that has historically precluded playoff contention. The game highlights the high financial risks and intense pressure facing top-tier college football programs in the early season.

LSU Secures $20M Grant to Study Biological Speed Mechanisms
science-and-education16 days ago

LSU Secures $20M Grant to Study Biological Speed Mechanisms

Louisiana State University has secured a $20 million grant to investigate the biological mechanisms behind some of nature’s fastest organisms. The funding aims to unlock secrets related to speed in biological systems, potentially advancing fields such as robotics, medicine, or materials science. This significant investment highlights LSU’s growing role in cutting-edge scientific research within the Baton Rouge area.

Ole Miss Defeats Kiffin's LSU 32-24 in Record-Setting 'Revenge' Showdown
sports16 days ago

Ole Miss Defeats Kiffin's LSU 32-24 in Record-Setting 'Revenge' Showdown

Ole Miss defeated LSU 32-24 in a record-breaking SEC matchup that served as a symbolic 'revenge game' for Lane Kiffin's departure from Oxford. The game drew a record 70,033 fans to Vaught-Hemingway Stadium and an estimated 300,000 visitors to the town. Despite a second-half rally by LSU, Ole Miss secured the win with a late touchdown run by quarterback Trinidad Chambliss and a game-clinching interception. Kiffin described the loss as a learning moment for his new program, while Ole Miss fans celebrated the victory as a moment of closure.

Ole Miss Beats LSU 32-24 in Kiffin's Emotional Return to Oxford
sports16 days ago

Ole Miss Beats LSU 32-24 in Kiffin's Emotional Return to Oxford

Ole Miss defeated LSU 32-24 in a high-stakes SEC matchup that served as Lane Kiffin’s first return to Oxford since leaving for Baton Rouge. The game, which drew a record 70,033 fans to Vaught-Hemingway Stadium and an estimated 300,000 visitors to the town, featured a dramatic late rally by LSU before a game-clinching interception sealed the Rebels' victory. Kiffin described the experience as emotionally complex, expressing gratitude for his time in Mississippi despite the intense hostility from the crowd. The result provides closure for Ole Miss fans and a learning moment for Kiffin’s new LSU program, which now sits at 2-1.

LSU Football Player Faces On-Campus Sexual Assault Investigation
crimelocal18 days ago

LSU Football Player Faces On-Campus Sexual Assault Investigation

A criminal investigation is underway into an alleged October 2025 on-campus sexual assault involving an LSU football player. The alleged victim spoke in a TikTok video; the player's name has not been released. The district attorney says the matter was previously reviewed at the campus level and has requested reports and records from LSU and local police as the inquiry continues.

Ole Miss Vaults to No. 4 as LSU Falls in NCAA Re-Rank 1-138
college-football19 days ago

Ole Miss Vaults to No. 4 as LSU Falls in NCAA Re-Rank 1-138

Ole Miss rockets into the top four at No. 4 in the NCAA Re-Rank 1-138 after a 32-24 win over Louisville (and a season opener win); LSU drops from No. 7 to No. 13 following a 24-7 halftime deficit. Florida jumps to No. 17 after beating Auburn, while several SEC teams move around. Texas A&M, Virginia, and South Carolina slide, and West Virginia and Mississippi State rise to No. 25 and No. 27, respectively, boosted by Kamario Taylor’s standout play.

Ole Miss Tops Updated CFP Projections as Week 3 Shifts Bowl Outlook
sports20 days ago

Ole Miss Tops Updated CFP Projections as Week 3 Shifts Bowl Outlook

Ole Miss’s win over LSU vaults the Rebels to the top of the updated College Football Playoff lookahead, with Penn State rejoining the playoff conversation and several SEC/Big Ten teams in the mix as Week 3 results reshape the postseason landscape; the piece also outlines ongoing weekly bowl projections through 2026, discusses potential schedule and sponsorship shifts, and presents first-round/quarterfinal matchups within a 12-team CFP framework (e.g., Penn State–Ole Miss, BYU–Ohio State).

Chambliss fuels Ole Miss past LSU in Week 3 thriller
sports20 days ago

Chambliss fuels Ole Miss past LSU in Week 3 thriller

Ole Miss edged LSU 32-24 in a Week 3 thriller, with Trinidad Chambliss throwing for 363 yards and three total touchdowns and a late defensive stop sealing the win as Lane Kiffin enjoyed a victory over his former team and bolstered Ole Miss’s playoff/SEC ambitions. The day also produced Kentucky’s upset of No. 8 Texas A&M, Louisville’s win over SMU, Kamario Taylor’s four TDs for Mississippi State in a 41-34 win over South Carolina, and West Virginia’s 38-27 upset of Virginia, while several top programs stumbled (NC State, Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas), shaping the early-season landscape.

Grove erupts with boos as Lane Kiffin returns to Ole Miss for LSU visit
sports21 days ago

Grove erupts with boos as Lane Kiffin returns to Ole Miss for LSU visit

Lane Kiffin’s homecoming to Ole Miss for an LSU showdown sparked a charged atmosphere in The Grove, with fans loudly heckling and cheering in a scene that Oxford officials expect will draw around 100,000 people and require a large security presence. Kiffin described the mood as emotional and said the day would be intense, while Rebels coach Pete Golding urged restraint. The clash echoes past rivalries (including a tense 2021 Tennessee trip) and highlights the high emotions surrounding SEC football’s yearly spectacle.

LSU-Ole Miss tops a packed Week 3 Top 25 slate with spread predictions
sports21 days ago

LSU-Ole Miss tops a packed Week 3 Top 25 slate with spread predictions

Week 3 features marquee Top 25 matchups including No. 7 LSU at No. 8 Ole Miss (with LSU QB Sam Leavitt uncertain), No. 2 Georgia vs. Arkansas, No. 16 SMU vs. No. 23 Louisville, No. 12 USC at Rutgers, No. 10 Alabama vs. Florida State, and No. 11 BYU vs. Colorado State. CBS Sports previews spreads and odds, offering expert picks and notes on coaching storylines and potential upsets across a loaded slate.