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Chris Fowler jinxes Ole Miss kicker Lucas Carneiro during LSU game

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Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Chris Fowler jinxes Ole Miss kicker Lucas Carneiro during LSU game

Summary

During the Ole Miss vs. LSU college football game on September 20, 2026, Chris Fowler, the ESPN announcer, expressed confidence in Ole Miss kicker Lucas Carneiro ahead of a 53-yard field goal attempt. Fowler stated, 'It’s almost a gimme here,' moments before Carneiro's kick missed significantly. Fowler humorously acknowledged the failed attempt, attributing it to his earlier praise. Despite the miss, Ole Miss secured a 32-24 victory over LSU, avoiding potential backlash from fans due to the jinxed kick.

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•Game took place on September 20, 2026, in Oxford.
•Chris Fowler announced the LSU-Ole Miss matchup for ESPN.
•Lucas Carneiro attempted a 53-yard field goal in the third quarter.
•Carneiro was previously 12-of-14 on field goals over 50 yards.
•Ole Miss won the game 32-24 against LSU.

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2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Chris Fowler says ‘I’m not trying to jinx him’ while jinxing Ole Miss kicker

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ESPN play-by-play announcer Chris Fowler delivered a strong contender for announcer jinx of the year during the LSU-Ole Miss college football showdown on Saturday night in Oxford. In the third quarter, Ole Miss set up kicker Lucas Carneiro for a 53-yard field goal attempt. Fowler made it clear that he had supreme confidence in Carneiro…
— Yahoo Sports

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