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Ole Miss defeats LSU 32-24 in high-tension Magnolia Bowl
No. 8 Ole Miss defeated No. 7 LSU 32-24 in a highly anticipated Magnolia Bowl matchup in Oxford, Mississippi. The game was marked by significant tension following LSU head coach Lane Kiffin’s departure from Ole Miss to join LSU.
Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss led the Rebels with 363 passing yards, two touchdowns, and a decisive fourth-quarter rushing touchdown. LSU attempted a comeback after trailing 24-7 at halftime, but a late interception by Jaylon Braxton secured the victory for Ole Miss.
The event featured intense atmosphere, including heavy security and vocal hostility from Ole Miss fans toward Kiffin. Additionally, the rivalry was complicated by legal proceedings involving LSU player Princewill Umanmielen, who faces a lawsuit from Ole Miss regarding contract clauses related to his transfer.
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LSU · LSU Tigers · Lane Kiffin · Ole Miss · Ole Miss Rebels · Oxford · Pete Golding · Princewill Umanmielen · Sam Leavitt · TJ Dottery · Trinidad Chambliss · Vaught-Hemingway Stadium
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] BetOnline Sports & Casino released 10 unique prop bets regarding Lane Kiffin's return to Ole Miss. gambling911.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt was upgraded from doubtful to questionable due to shoulder soreness. gambling911.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] LSU linebacker TJ Dottery is listed as questionable and is the team's leading tackler. gambling911.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Lane Kiffin accepted a $90 million offer to coach at LSU after leading Ole Miss to an 11-1 record in 2025. www.thegistsports.com · ca.thegistsports.com · www.sports247.ng
- [● 9 SOURCES] LSU is ranked No. 7 and Ole Miss is ranked No. 8 in the college football rankings. www.thegistsports.com · ca.thegistsports.com · www.messengernews.net · www.covers.com · www.thephinsider.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Ole Miss is suing LSU player Princewill Umanmielen for $550,000 regarding contract clauses. www.sports247.ng