LSU vs. Ole Miss prediction, selection, distribution, football game odds, where to watch, TV channel, live stream

A massive game in the SEC title race will take center stage in Baton Rouge when No. 9 Ole Miss visits No. 13 LSU to renew a longtime rivalry that has included a battle for the Magnolia Bowl Trophy since 2008. This will be the 113th all-time meeting between the two former SEC West foes, with LSU holding a 65-42-4 edge in the series.

The meet also features two of the SEC’s most established coaches, as LSU coach Brian Kelly (190) and Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin (100) are the conference’s only active coaches with 100 career FBS wins. Kiffin has picked up 39 of those wins since arriving in Oxford, Mississippi, and with a win Saturday he could become the fastest to 40 wins in the history of the Ole Miss program.

When it comes to the SEC title race, Ole Miss still has a lot to offer after a home loss to Kentucky on Sept. 28 in a hostile environment. The Rebels’ remaining schedule includes visits from Oklahoma and Georgia over the course of next season. So a second conference loss so early in the SEC schedule would mean an uphill road to Atlanta. LSU also has a few big SEC games left on its schedule – most notably Texas A&M (October 26) and Alabama (November 9) – but has yet to suffer a conference loss and has won four in a row since the season . Opening loss against USC.

LSU vs. Ole Miss: Need to know

Two serious crimes: Last season’s showdown was an offensive thriller in which Ole Miss defeated LSU 55-49 in Oxford in a game that saw 1,343 yards of total offense. And as Jayden Daniels and others head off to the NFL, early season results suggest we may be in for more back-and-forth between these two teams. Ole Miss still has star quarterback Jaxson Dart and top wide receiver Tre Harris. The Rebels currently rank No. 2 nationally in total offense (576.8 yards per game), No. 2 in passing offense (372.8 yards per game) and No. 2 in yards per play (8.11). And even though LSU has turned over the offense to Garrett Nussmeier, the standard has been maintained, with the junior quarterback currently ranking first in the SEC in passing touchdowns (15) and fifth nationally in passing yards per game (330, 4) stands.

Ole Miss run defense answered the challenge: Playing against a strong offense can put a strain on a defense, but Ole Miss currently boasts the nation’s best point differential (+219) and yardage differential (+1,856). The Rebels’ defense is No. 1 among all FBS teams in rushing defense (63.7 yards allowed per game), sacks (24) and tackles for loss (63), tied with Texas this season allowing only three offensive touchdowns.

Don’t underestimate Death Valley at night: LSU home games under the lights have long been considered one of the greatest environments and home-field advantages in all of college football, and that has especially been the case since the arrival of Brian Kelly. The Tigers are 12-0 in Saturday night games under Kelly, who also has a 16-1 record at home against all opponents in all kickoff times. But the mystique spans multiple coaching regimes and multiple national title winners, as LSU is 108-15 in night games at Tiger Stadium since 2000.

How to watch LSU vs. Ole Miss live

Date: Saturday, Oct. 12 | Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: Tiger Stadium – Baton Rouge, La.
TV: ABC | Live stream: fubo (Try for free)

LSU vs Ole Miss Prediction, Tips

This game appears to produce chaos and confusion, with a back-and-forth style that can depend on which team has the ball last. While Ole Miss was the best performing team statistically, LSU should come out of the off week with a strong focus on what it takes to win and maintain an undefeated start to SEC play. In this series, the home team is 10-2 in their last 12 games and has been ahead in nine of their last 10 games. We predict that this trend will continue. Pick: LSU +3.5

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