Ole Miss faces LSU on Saturday in Baton Rouge. 16Powers.com previews this SEC football game and predicts the final score.
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TEAM SCHEDULES/RESULTS
Ole Miss
| Date | Guest | PTs | Home | PTs | Time (EST) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31 | Furman | 0 | Ole Miss | 76 | ESPN+ | 7:00 PM |
| Sep. 7 | Middle Tennessee | 3 | Ole Miss | 52 | SECN | 4:15 PM |
| Sep. 14 | Ole Miss | 40 | Wake Forest | 6 | CW | 6:30 PM |
| Sep. 21 | Georgia Southern | 13 | Ole Miss | 52 | SECN | 7:45 PM |
| Sep. 28 | Kentucky | 20 | Ole Miss | 17 | TBA | Noon |
| Oct. 5 | Ole Miss | 27 | South Carolina | 3 | TBA | TBA |
| Oct. 12 | Ole Miss | LSU | ABC | 4:30 PM | ||
| Oct. 26 | Oklahoma | Ole Miss | TBA | TBA | ||
| Nov. 2 | Ole Miss | Arkansas | TBA | TBA | ||
| Nov. 9 | Georgia | Ole Miss | TBA | TBA | ||
| Nov. 23 | Ole Miss | Florida | TBA | Noon | ||
| Nov. 29 | Mississippi State | Ole Miss | ABC | 3:30 PM |
LSU
| Date | Guest | PTs | Home | PTs | Time (EST) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep. 1 | Southern California | 27 | LSU | 20 | ABC | 7:30 PM |
| Sep. 7 | Nicholls St. | 21 | LSU | 44 | ESPN+ | 7:30 PM |
| Sep. 14 | LSU | 36 | South Carolina | 33 | ABC | Noon |
| Sep. 21 | UCLA | 17 | LSU | 34 | TBA | TBA |
| Sep. 28 | South Alabama | 10 | LSU | 42 | SECN | 7:45 PM |
| Oct. 12 | Ole Miss | LSU | ABC | 4:30 PM | ||
| Oct. 19 | LSU | Arkansas | ESPN | 4:00 PM | ||
| Oct. 26 | LSU | Texas A&M | TBA | TBA | ||
| Nov. 9 | Alabama | LSU | TBA | TBA | ||
| Nov. 16 | LSU | Florida | TBA | TBA | ||
| Nov. 23 | Vanderbilt | LSU | TBA | TBA | ||
| Nov. 30 | Oklahoma | LSU | TBA | TBA |
COLLEGE FOOTBALL RATINGS
| Rating | Ole Miss | LSU |
| ESPN FPI | 5 | 15 |
| Sagarin | 5 | 13 |
| Massey Composite | 8 | 18 |
| PiRate Ratings | 7 | 9 |
KEY STATS
| 3rd down Coversion Pct | LSU Ole Miss |
11 49 |
3 9 |
0.517 0.431 |
| 3rd Down Conversion Pct Defense | Ole Miss LSU |
3 51 |
2 11 |
0.240 0.350 |
| 4th Down Conversion Pct | Ole Miss LSU |
57 110 |
6 15 |
0.583 0.400 |
| 4th Down Conversion Pct Defense | LSU Ole Miss |
16 63 |
3 9 |
0.333 0.529 |
| Blocked Kicks | ||||
| Blocked Kicks Allowed | Ole Miss LSU |
1 78 |
1 12 |
0 1 |
| Blocked Punts | ||||
| Blocked Punts Allowed | Ole Miss LSU |
1 102 |
1 13 |
0 1 |
| Completion Percentage | LSU Ole Miss |
11 14 |
4 5 |
0.703 0.695 |
| Defensive TDs | ||||
| Fewest Penalties | LSU Ole Miss |
77 126 |
7 16 |
35 49 |
| Fewest Penalties Per Game | LSU Ole Miss |
84 114 |
9 15 |
7.00 8.17 |
| Fewest Penalty Yards | LSU Ole Miss |
59 130 |
3 16 |
277 482 |
| Fewest Penalty Yards Per Game | LSU Ole Miss |
71 126 |
5 16 |
55.40 80.33 |
| First Downs Defense | LSU Ole Miss |
37 80 |
8 13 |
91 104 |
| First Downs Offense | Ole Miss LSU |
3 23 |
1 4 |
161 127 |
| Fumbles Lost | LSU Ole Miss |
6 71 |
1 10 |
1 3 |
| Fumbles Recovered | LSU Ole Miss |
24 24 |
3 3 |
4 4 |
| Kickoff Return Defense | Ole Miss LSU |
21 104 |
6 15 |
15.50 22.00 |
| Kickoff Returns | LSU Ole Miss |
33 115 |
4 16 |
23.27 16.25 |
| Net Punting | Ole Miss LSU |
9 117 |
5 16 |
44.38 35.33 |
| Passes Had Intercepted | Ole Miss LSU |
17 59 |
4 12 |
2 4 |
| Passes Intercepted | Ole Miss LSU |
43 103 |
5 12 |
5 2 |
| Passing Offense | Ole Miss LSU |
2 7 |
1 2 |
372.8 337.0 |
| Passing Yards Allowed | Ole Miss LSU |
59 93 |
8 16 |
203.8 236.4 |
| Passing Yards per Completion | Ole Miss LSU |
4 78 |
1 14 |
16.33 11.87 |
| Punt Return Defense | Ole Miss LSU |
13 101 |
6 13 |
2.00 10.75 |
| Punt Returns | Ole Miss LSU |
60 108 |
8 16 |
9.08 4.38 |
| Red Zone Defense | Ole Miss LSU |
2 71 |
1 12 |
0.571 0.846 |
| Red Zone Offense | Ole Miss LSU |
46 78 |
8 12 |
0.897 0.840 |
| Rushing Defense | Ole Miss LSU |
1 43 |
1 10 |
63.7 117.2 |
| Rushing Offense | Ole Miss LSU |
24 96 |
3 15 |
204.0 131.2 |
| Sacks Allowed | LSU Ole Miss |
4 76 |
1 8 |
0.40 1.83 |
| Scoring Defense | Ole Miss LSU |
3 48 |
2 13 |
7.5 21.6 |
| Scoring Offense | Ole Miss LSU |
10 31 |
4 6 |
44.0 35.2 |
| Tackles for Loss Allowed | LSU Ole Miss |
5 48 |
1 6 |
2.80 4.67 |
| Team Passing Efficiency | Ole Miss LSU |
6 22 |
2 6 |
186.35 160.91 |
| Team Passing Efficiency Defense | Ole Miss LSU |
16 102 |
3 15 |
108.73 143.01 |
| Team Sacks | Ole Miss LSU |
3 14 |
1 3 |
4.00 3.00 |
| Team Tackles for Loss | Ole Miss LSU |
1 46 |
1 8 |
10.5 6.4 |
| Time of Possession | LSU Ole Miss |
37 114 |
7 14 |
31:29 26:40 |
| Total Defense | Ole Miss LSU |
12 66 |
4 14 |
267.5 353.6 |
| Total Offense | Ole Miss LSU |
2 16 |
1 5 |
576.8 468.2 |
| Turnover Margin | Ole Miss LSU |
32 57 |
4 10 |
0.67 0.20 |
| Turnovers Gained | Ole Miss LSU |
26 75 |
3 9 |
9 6 |
| Turnovers Lost | LSU Ole Miss |
33 33 |
6 6 |
5 5 |
| Winning Percentage | Ole Miss LSU |
13 20 |
2 4 |
0.833 0.800 |
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Ole Miss
QB Jaxson Dart, RB , WR Trey Harris, WR Antwane Wells, TE Caden Prieskom, C Caleb Warren , OL Jeremy James, DT Walter Nolen, DT JJ Pegues, DE Princely Umanmielen, LB Chris Paul, LB Khari Coleman, CB Trey Amos, S Trey Washington, S John Saunders, K Caden Davis, P Fraser Masin
LSU
QB Garrett Nussmeier, RB Kaleb Jackson, WR Kyren Lacy, WR Chris Hilton, TE Mason Taylor, C DJ Chester, OL Emery Jones, OL Miles Frazier, DL Jalen Lee, DL Sai’vion Jones, LB Harold Perkins, LB Gregg, CB Zy Alexander, CB Major Burns, S Sage Ryan, S Jardin Gilbert, K, P Damian Ramos, P Peyton Todd, ATH Zavion Thomas
INJURIES
Ole Miss
Player POS Status
I. Hartrup WR Questionable – Undisclosed
D. Price WR Questionable – Undisclosed
J. James OL Questionable
L. Diggs RB Out
LSU
Player POS Status
I. Hartrup WR Questionable- Undisclosed
J. James OL Questionable
L. Diggs RB Out – Knee
Source: Covers.com
Ole Miss vs. LSU Football Series History
LSU leads 65-42-4
COMMENTS
The upcoming matchup between LSU and Ole Miss on October 12, 2024, is shaping up to be a critical SEC showdown. Ole Miss, ranked 9th, comes into the game as a 3-point favorite and will look to build on its impressive 27-3 win over South Carolina. Jaxson Dart has been a force at quarterback, racking up over 2,100 passing yards this season with 13 touchdowns. His connection with Tre Harris has been electric, and the Rebels’ defense, particularly Jared Ivey with five sacks, has been effective at getting pressure on opposing quarterbacks.
LSU, ranked 13th, enters with a strong 4-1 record, riding a four-game win streak. Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier has also been impressive, throwing for over 1,600 yards and 15 touchdowns. However, LSU’s secondary has been vulnerable, which could be an issue against Ole Miss’ potent passing attack. The Tigers’ defense has performed better against the run but will need to tighten up if they hope to contain Dart and the Rebels’ offense.
While Ole Miss holds the edge on paper, playing at Tiger Stadium is no easy feat. LSU has won 13 straight games at home, and the raucous environment could give the Tigers a crucial advantage. Expect a high-scoring, competitive affair between two teams still very much in the playoff hunt​.
PREDICTIONS
14Powers Preseason Prediction
LSU 24, Ole Miss 13
14Powers.com Gameweek Prediction
Ole Miss 42, LSU 38
14Powers Preseason Prediction
LSU 24, Ole Miss 13
14Powers.com Gameweek Prediction
Ole Miss 42, LSU 38
Saturday‘s game kicks off at 4:30 PM. Watch this SEC football game on the ABC Network.
