The biggest college football game announced this offseason is finally here, with Lane Kiffin making his much-anticipated return to Oxford tonight. He famously shunned the Ole Miss Rebels, even after leading them to the College Football Playoff, and is now bringing his “new, fancy and expensive team” from LSU back to The Grove to show Rebels fans exactly why he left.
Chambliss Vows to Make Kiffin Regret It
Listen, Kiffin wanted Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss and running back Kewan Lacy to follow him to LSU, right? They both straight-up refused. That’s loyalty Kiffin apparently doesn’t possess, and it means Chambliss is gonna be playing with a serious chip on his shoulder tonight. He wants to embarrass his former coach, big time. Our guy is predicting Chambliss to combine for over 400 yards passing and rushing, not to mention a total of three touchdowns. He’ll throw for more than 300 yards and then run the ball enough to hit that 400-yard mark. Expect Chambliss to grab a rushing touchdown, and Lacy to add another. This isn’t just a game, it’s a statement.
Nerves, Turnovers, and a Last-Minute Thriller
Both sides are gonna be super jittery, no doubt about it. Yeah, it’s huge for Kiffin, but it’s also a massive day for Ole Miss as a university and its fanbase. All those high nerves mean it’s gonna take a minute for everyone to settle down. While we might not see a ton of turnovers, penalties could be a problem. But when those turnovers do happen, the prediction is more of them will come from Ole Miss. Don’t let that fool you, though, because both these teams are legit; LSU is No. 7 and Ole Miss is No. 8 in the current AP Top 25 Poll.
A lot of folks saw LSU dominate Clemson 51-10 in Week 1 and thought that was some huge win. But let’s be real, this year’s Clemson ain’t the program it was five years ago. LSU hasn’t really been challenged at all this season. Ole Miss, on the other hand, had a legitimate battle against Louisville, which probably prepared them way better for a showdown like this. So, when the game comes down to the wire and the score is tight, Ole Miss is going to be the more reliable team. The prediction is the Rebels pull off the win at the last minute, forcing Kiffin to make another hasty retreat from Oxford, with excuses at the ready.
This long-awaited game is finally here. Forget all the pregame chatter and back-and-forth. It’s time to lay it all on the line.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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