LSU vs. Ole Miss 2026: Kickoff Time, TV, GameDay & What to Know
Updated: Sep 27
Final: Ole Miss 32, LSU 24
Ole Miss defeated LSU 32-24 on September 19 in Oxford. LSU erased a 24-7 halftime deficit to tie the game at 24 in the fourth quarter, but Ole Miss answered with the decisive touchdown and two-point conversion. The pregame odds below are retained as a timestamped historical snapshot.
Latest LSU vs. Ole Miss odds: Tigers move to road favorite
Updated Sept. 16, 2026: No. 7 LSU is a 3-point road favorite over No. 8 Ole Miss. ESPN's Sept. 16 betting analysis lists LSU -3 at DraftKings, with a 58.5 total.
The movement is more revealing than the number alone. ESPN's Week 3 odds board listed Ole Miss as a 1.5-point opening favorite before the market crossed through zero and moved to LSU -3 — a 4.5-point swing toward the Tigers. Sportsbook numbers move quickly, so treat these as a timestamped snapshot rather than a promise of where the line will close.
For LSU fans, the message is unmistakable: oddsmakers no longer see Oxford by itself as enough to make the Rebels the favorite. LSU's 2-0 start — a 51-10 demolition of Clemson followed by a 45-14 win over Louisiana Tech — has changed the national temperature before Lane Kiffin walks back into Vaught-Hemingway Stadium wearing purple and gold.
Sources: ESPN's Sept. 16 LSU-Ole Miss betting analysis; Red Cup Rebellion's Sept. 13 odds report; DraftKings live game odds. Odds are informational only and subject to change. Must be 21+ where applicable.
Final result: No. 8 Ole Miss 32, No. 7 LSU 24
The Sept. 19 top-10 matchup ended with No. 8 Ole Miss beating No. 7 LSU 32-24. LSU fell to 2-1 overall and 0-1 SEC, while the Rebels remained unbeaten.Read the Louisiana Tech recap.
FINAL — Ole Miss 32, LSU 24
LSU lost 32-24 at Ole Miss on Sept. 19 after rallying from a 24-7 halftime deficit to tie the game at 24. The Tigers fell to 2-1 overall and 0-1 SEC and return to Tiger Stadium to face Texas A&M on Sept. 26 at 6:30 p.m. CT on ABC. Read the Louisiana Tech recap.
LSU’s first SEC game of 2026 ended in a 32-24 road loss to Ole Miss on September 19.
Quick answer
Ole Miss defeated LSU 32-24 on Sept. 19, 2026 in Oxford. LSU rallied from 24-7 down at halftime to tie the game at 24 before Ole Miss scored the final eight points. LSU is now 2-1 overall and 0-1 SEC.
LSU arrived in Oxford 2-0 after wins over Clemson and Louisiana Tech, while Ole Miss also entered 2-0. The Rebels won the SEC opener 32-24, handing LSU its first loss of the Lane Kiffin era.
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LSU vs. Ole Miss 2026: Quick Facts
Date: Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026
Kickoff: 6:49 p.m. CT (ABC coverage begins 6:30 p.m. CT)
Location: Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, Oxford, Mississippi
TV: ABC
ESPN College GameDay: 8 a.m. CT from The Grove Stage
Why This Game Matters
This is the SEC opener for both LSU and Ole Miss, immediately raising the stakes. It is also LSU’s first road test of 2026 and a chance to see how Lane Kiffin’s 2-0 team handles a hostile environment after two home wins to open the year.
What to Watch
LSU’s defense has allowed only 24 points through two games, while Ole Miss has scored 41 points in each of its first two wins. LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt is coming off an official 344 passing yards against Louisiana Tech, and Friday’s SEC availability report no longer lists him after he was doubtful Wednesday and questionable Thursday, clearing the way for him to play. The Tigers will still want cleaner ball security after three interceptions. Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss has opened the season with back-to-back efficient performances, including 225 yards and two touchdowns against Charlotte.
The matchup is also Lane Kiffin’s return to Oxford as LSU’s head coach, adding another layer to a rivalry game that already carries major SEC implications. With both teams unbeaten, Week 3 will provide the strongest early test yet of LSU’s start under Kiffin.
Series Context
LSU leads the all-time on-field series 66-44-4 entering 2026. Because vacated wins can affect adjusted historical accounting, TigerHype uses the on-field series record for historical comparison.
For deeper rivalry context, see TigerHype’s LSU vs. Ole Miss football history guide.
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LSU–Ole Miss 2026 Game Hub
For the complete game-week picture, start with TigerHype’s primary LSU–Ole Miss preview and use the related guides below for every major angle of the matchup.
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