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Brian Kelly predicts Ole Miss will defeat LSU in SEC matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 1:38 PM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Brian Kelly predicts Ole Miss will defeat LSU in SEC matchup

Summary

Former LSU coach Brian Kelly has picked Ole Miss to beat LSU in their upcoming game on Saturday, September 19. The matchup features No. 9 Ole Miss hosting No. 7 LSU, marking Lane Kiffin's first game back in Oxford after leaving for LSU. Kelly, now an analyst for CBS, cited the home-field advantage and a history of close games in this rivalry. He highlighted the importance of the crowd in SEC road games and noted that this encounter is a significant rivalry, setting expectations for a competitive match.

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•Kelly was fired during the 2025 season after a loss to Texas A&M.
•Ole Miss and LSU have a history of closely contested games, often decided by one score.
•Kelly noted that the home team has won the last four matchups.
•The game will take place at 7:30 p.m. ET in Oxford, Mississippi.

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