Lane Kiffin faces pressure as LSU prepares to play Ole Miss
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 4:27 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Lane Kiffin is under significant pressure ahead of LSU's matchup against Ole Miss on Saturday. The game is heightened by an injury report listing LSU's Sam Leavitt as doubtful, despite prior optimism about his status. Additionally, Ole Miss is involved in a lawsuit with LSU players, adding further drama to the game. Both teams have much to prove, especially as LSU faces a challenging schedule in the coming weeks following this game.
- •Kiffin is a central figure in the upcoming LSU-Ole Miss game.
- •LSU's Sam Leavitt is listed as doubtful but may play.
- •Ole Miss is serving legal papers to LSU players this week.
- •LSU faces a tough schedule ahead if they lose to Ole Miss.
- 4:27 PMCBS Sports — Anxiety Rankings, Week 3: Lane Kiffin facing a lot more than just embarrassment if LSU loses to Ole Miss
"Also, Texas Tech faces a must-win situation on Friday night, while John Mateer desperately needs a bounceback for Oklahoma
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