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Lane Kiffin returns to Ole Miss for clash with LSU; Saints aim to rebound

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 8:39 PM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Lane Kiffin returns to Ole Miss for clash with LSU; Saints aim to rebound

Summary

Lane Kiffin leads No. 8 Ole Miss into a primetime matchup against No. 7 LSU on Saturday. Kiffin's return to Oxford comes just months after his brief stint with LSU. Quarterback Sam Leavitt's health status is uncertain, as he is listed as questionable due to back tightness. Meanwhile, the New Orleans Saints prepare for week two in Baltimore after a challenging season opener that saw them fall 21-0 against the Detroit Lions. Quarterback Tyler Shough aims to improve after a turnover-heavy performance while running back Alvin Kamara is set to make his season debut after recovering from a knee injury.

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Status Watch

•No. 8 Ole Miss faces No. 7 LSU on September 23.
•Sam Leavitt's availability is questionable for the Tigers.
•Saints lost 21-0 in season opener against the Lions.
•Alvin Kamara returns for his first game of the season.

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8:39 PMYahoo Sports — What’s GoiNg On in Sports?: Lane Kiffin returns to Ole Miss and the Saints seek a bounce back win

What they're saying

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In the latest episode of What's GoiNg On in Sports? WGNO's Jared Paul Joseph and Meagan Glover preview LSU's primetime showdown against Ole Miss and discuss the New Orleans Saints heading into week two.
— Yahoo Sports

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