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Ole Miss hosts LSU amid Kiffin's controversial return

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 9:04 AM

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Ole Miss hosts LSU amid Kiffin's controversial return

Summary

Ole Miss Rebels prepare to host Lane Kiffin's LSU Tigers on Saturday in Oxford, Mississippi. The Rebels are banning all purple and gold LSU gear from a section of the stadium, a move criticized by Colin Cowherd as unnecessary. Kiffin's departure from Ole Miss to LSU remains a contentious topic, but the Rebels have had success since his exit, reaching the College Football Playoff semifinals last season. Ole Miss starts the season 2-0 and has a strong quarterback in Trinidad Chambliss, leading into this highly anticipated matchup.

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•Ole Miss hosts LSU in a key college football matchup on September 19, 2026.
•The Rebels have banned LSU gear from a section of the stadium.
•Trinidad Chambliss is a standout QB for Ole Miss with impressive stats.
•Kiffin's departure from Ole Miss remains a point of contention.
•The game is expected to be a highlight of the college football season.

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9:04 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Still in Their Head,’ ‘You Got Dumped, It’s OK!’ — Colin Cowherd Takes Dig at Ole Miss’ Decisions Ahead of Lane Kiffin’s Return With LSU

What they're saying

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All eyes are on Oxford, Mississippi, this Saturday as the Ole Miss Rebels get set to host Lane Kiffin’s LSU Tigers in the marquee matchup of the weekend slate. While there are plenty of storylines to go around for this showdown, Colin Cowherd talked about one particular aspect of how Ole Miss is trying to add to its home-field advantage.
— Yahoo Sports

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