TIGERS TAKE IT ON THE CHIN IN OXFORD, FALL TO OLE MISS, 24-19

9/27/2025

Photo By: Jesse Johnson

Da Boot Sports
9/27/2025
By: Da Boot Sports Staff

OXFORD, MS - In one of the biggest college football games of the week, #4 LSU (4-0) traveled to Oxford to take on #13 Ole Miss (4-0) and struggled offensively most of the day, falling to the Rebels, 24-19.

After both teams took turns punting, LSU got going on their second possession. The Tigers drove 67 yards in five plays, scoring on a seven yard touchdown pass from Garrett Nussmeier to Nic Anderson. The pass was actually attended for Trey'Dez Green in the corner of the end zone, but was batted away by an Ole Miss defender. Anderson was able to grab the ball out of the air for the score. The key play of the drive was a 52 yard completion from Nussmeier to Zavion Thomas, setting LSU up first and ten at the Rebels' 17 yard line. 7-0, Tigers with 9:10 left in the opening quarter.

Ole Miss responded, driving 83 yards in 18 plays, before having to settle for a 25 yard field goal by Lucas Carneiero. 7-3, LSU with 1:40 left in the first quarter.

Nussmeier made his first mistake of the contest, throwing an interception at the Ole Miss 12 yard line. The receiver was covered and Nuss tried to force it in, killing a nice drive. The Rebels took over on their own 12 and LSU lost a huge opportunity to put points on the board with 14:16 left in the first half.

The LSU defense came up with their first turnover of the day. Trinidad Chambliss completed a deep pass to Cayden Lee at the LSU 12. AJ Haulcy punched the ball loose into the end zone where Whit Weeks made the recovery for a touchback. Still 7-3, LSU with 8:00 left in the second quarter.

After a LSU punt, Ole Miss drove 70 yards in five plays, aided by four LSU defensive penalties, to take the lead, 10-7 on a 15 yard touchdown run by Kewan Lacy. 10-7 Rebels with 5:09 left in the first half.

Ole Miss extended their advantage to 17-7 after starting their last drive of the half at their own 31 yard line, moving quickly into LSU territory. Chambliss hit Cayden Lee in the end zone from two yards out for the score. The drive covered 69 yards on nine plays. The game moved to halftime with Ole Miss on top, 17-7.

Still without a running game and Garrett Nussmeier struggling, the LSU offense sputtered badly in the first half, only managing 7 points and 126 total yards. Nussmeier was 9-15 for 102 yards with a touchdown and an interception. The Tigers only rushed for 24 yards in the first half.
Ole Miss started the contest slow offensively, but then punished a tired LSU defense for 285 total yards and 17 points. It could of been worse.

LSU was able to cut into the lead on their second possession of the third quarter, driving 33 yards in eight plays, culminating with a 40 yard Damian Ramos field goal. With 6:02 left in the quarter, Ole Miss led, 17-10.

PJ Woodland came up with a huge interception to stop an Ole Miss drive. The turnover set LSU up, first and ten at the Rebels' 47.

LSU could only manage another Damian Ramos field goal off of the turnover. The 48 yard field goal pulled the Bayou Bengals to within, 17-13 with only 58 seconds remaining in the third quarter.

The Rebels answered the LSU field goals, going on a 11 play, 75 yard drive, ending with a Logan Diggs six yard touchdown run. 24-13, Ole Miss with 11:08 left in the contest.

LSU dug deep down and went on a 15 play, 80 yard drive, scoring on a six yard run by Harlem Berry (the first of his LSU career). The two point conversion failed. 24-19, Rebels with 5:04 remaining.

Ole Miss took the ball on their next possession and turned out the lights, driving into LSU territory and running the game clock down to earn the victory.

Nussmeier finished his day going, 21-34 for 197 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Harlem Berry led the team in rushing with 22 yards on seven carries and a touchdown. LSU finished the game with only 57 total yards rushing. Barion Brown led all receivers with 40 yards on five catches.
AJ Haulcy had a great game, making several big plays while leading the team in tackles with 13. Mansoor Delane finished with 11 tackles. The defense registered zero sacks while managing two turnovers on the day. They simply had no help from a struggling offense.

With the loss, the Tigers are now, 4-1 overall and 1-1 in SEC Play. LSU has an off week next, which is coming at the right time so they can regroup and heal some injuries. Their next contest will be on Saturday, October 11 in Tiger Stadium against South Carolina. Kickoff time is still TBA.

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