Aussie visitors experience Ole Miss-LSU football game in Oxford
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 10:05 AM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
Andrew and Tory Knowles traveled from Australia to attend their nephew Oscar Bird's game as Ole Miss played LSU on September 19. The Rebels secured a 32-24 victory in front of a record crowd of 70,033 at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. The Knowleses were overwhelmed by the atmosphere and the spectacle surrounding the game, including fireworks and a drone show. They have been following college football closely, particularly after Bird's performance in the 2025 College Football Playoff season. This trip marked their first experience of American football and college culture.
- •Andrew and Tory Knowles watched Ole Miss beat LSU 32-24.
- •Oscar Bird played as a punter for Ole Miss.
- •The game featured a record crowd of 70,033.
- •The Knowleses experienced the vibrant game day atmosphere.
- •Bird's success has attracted international interest in college football.
- 10:05 AMYahoo Sports — 2 Australians' first football game was Ole Miss-LSU. They fell in love with Grove, 'footy'
"Ole Miss punter Oscar Bird's aunt and uncle traveled from Australia for their first football game when the Rebels played LSU.
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