No. 8 Ole Miss defeated seventh-ranked LSU 32-24 on Saturday night in Lane Kiffin's first return to Oxford as an opposing coach. Trinidad Chambliss was the deciding factor for the Rebels, passing for 363 yards and two touchdowns while also scoring a tiebreaking rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter, according to ESPN. Yahoo Sports reported that Chambliss led a clutch touchdown drive before Ole Miss's defense held firm in the final minute to secure the victory.
The game came with notable injury concerns for both teams. Ole Miss running back Kewan Lacy, who scored the Rebels' first touchdown, left for the locker room with a shoulder injury, per Yahoo Sports. LSU's Dilin Jones suffered a leg injury scare during the second quarter that temporarily alarmed the Tigers sideline, Yahoo Sports reported.
The loss marks another significant setback for Kiffin in high-stakes matchups. Yahoo Sports noted that his dismal return to Oxford adds to a history of losses as a top-10 team coach.