LSU faces Ole Miss in pivotal SEC college football matchup
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 4:58 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
No. 7 LSU visits No. 8 Ole Miss on September 17 for a key SEC clash with significant playoff implications. Both teams are looking to secure their standings, as the winner will take a step closer to the SEC Championship Game. LSU's elite defense will be tested against Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss. Additionally, ranked showdowns in the Big 12 and ACC also highlight Week 3 as teams vie for playoff positions.
- •No. 7 LSU plays No. 8 Ole Miss in Oxford.
- •Trinidad Chambliss leads Ole Miss against LSU's defense.
- •Loser risks playoff contention in SEC.
- •Other significant matchups include Texas Tech vs. Houston.
- 4:58 PMCBS Sports — Week 3 College Football Playoff impact games: LSU vs. Ole Miss, huge early-season battles in ACC, Big 12
"A top-10 SEC clash headlines a pivotal slate packed with early conference tests and massive postseason stakes
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