LSU Hosts Top-15 Matchup, Previewing Week 7 vs. Ole Miss

10/8/2024

Photo By: Jonathan Mailhes

Da Boot Sports
10/9/2024
By: Jason Watson Jr.

BATON ROUGE, LA- After a Week 6 bye, LSU is back in Tiger Stadium this Saturday for an SEC battle with #9 Ole Miss. Before the bye, the Tigers played arguably their most complete game of the year against the South Alabama Jaguars. Coach Kelly and his team will look to replicate the success and carry momentum into a tough conference schedule.

Last Week (W6):

LSU Bye

Lane Kiffin, Jaxson Dart, and the Rebels bounced back last week versus the Gamecocks
after suffering a defeat at the hands of the Kentucky Wildcats in Week 5. Ole Miss put on a defensive showcase, holding SC to just three points. With the victory, the Rebs moved to 5-1 (1-1) on the year, and moved up in the polls to ninth in the nation. Ole Miss 27- South Carolina 3

Series History:

Since 1894, LSU and Ole Miss have battled one another on the gridiron 105 times. Saturday will mark the 106th edition of the historic matchup. Although they were victorious in the first and most recent meetings, Ole Miss actually trails the all-time series versus the Tiger with a record of 38-64-3. In last year’s contest, two offensive powerhouses went blow for blow before Ole Miss would come from behind in the fourth quarter to win 55-49.

Injury Report:

Outside of season-ending injuries, LSU will roll into some serious SEC play with a mostly healthy roster. Players of note are Caden Durham (RB), Chris Hilton Jr. (WR), CJ Daniels (WR), and Zy Alexander (CB). Even with minor injuries or limited availability, Brian Kelly expects those listed to be active and play versus the Rebels after the open week allowed some extra rehabbing.
Ole Miss’ star wideout Tre Harris went down with an injury in the first half of last week’s game versus South Carolina. He was unable to return to the game and his status remains questionable for Saturday’s matchup with LSU. Harris is the Rebels’ leading receiver through the first half of the season; not having him would obviously be a huge blow to the offensive gameplan.

Keys to Victory:

* Put the Pressure on Dart
LSU’s front seven has got to get after Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart if they expect to get off of the field and win this game. Although talented with a clean pocket, Dart has been known to make mistakes and rush his decision-making when under duress. The Tigers have gotten after opposing QBs and will need to cause havoc in the backfield once more with the likes of Bradyn Swinson, Sai’Vion Jones, Ahmad Breaux, and others.

* Don’t Turn Away from what Works
Ole Miss will try to make Saturday’s contest a high-scoring shootout; Kelly and the coaching staff cannot let that happen. Defense has got to play with a mindset of stopping the next play. The Rebels will make their plays, but LSU has got to make them uncomfortable and attack aggressively with smart decision-making. Look for the playmakers on offense, if it’s Durham, feed him. If it’s Aaron Anderson or Kyren Lacy, feed them. Mason Taylor is big too, get him the rock. Do. Not. Be. Complacent.

* Let Your Play do the Talking
LSU and Ole Miss are always going to provide some fireworks. Stakes are going to be high on Saturday with college football playoff implications on the horizon. Fans will be rowdy, weather should be perfect for football, and it will have players’ emotions and adrenaline running high. For LSU, they have got to keep their heads in the game, blocking out the outside noise, and just play their game. You’re not going to win a game like this with unsportsmanlike penalties, taunting, false starts, etc. Go out there, make plays, put points on the scoreboard, and come out of the game with another victory. That’s how you talk a big game.

Where to Watch:

Fans can watch LSU v. Ole Miss live on ABC or ESPN+ when the game kicks off from Baton Rouge at 6:30 p.m. CST.

Predictions and Final Thoughts:

Saturday’s game has all the potential in the world for LSU to make a statement to the rest of the college football world. The Tigers have been ranked right around the top-15 teams all season, but have yet to get higher than 13th. Defending the home turf and defeating a ninth-ranked Ole Miss squad would go a long way towards boosting LSU’s resume for making the new 12-team playoff at the season’s close. It should be a close, competitive game throughout the evening, but LSU has what it takes to pull it out. I expect a Tigers victory, 34-28.

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