Ole Miss prepares for LSU matchup with game day traditions

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Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Ole Miss prepares for LSU matchup with game day traditions
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Ole Miss football fans will display their traditions during the game against LSU on September 19. The "Hotty Toddy" chant will echo in Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, energizing the crowd. The origins of the chant date back to a 1926 school newspaper and includes various theories about its inception. Fans will also perform the 'fins up' gesture and participate in the 'Walk of Champions' before the kickoff, fostering a strong team atmosphere. Ole Miss stands at 2-0 and is ranked No. 9 ahead of the match against No. 7 LSU.

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  • Ole Miss hosts No. 7 LSU on September 19 at 6:30 p.m. CT.
  • Fans initiate the 'Hotty Toddy' chant, a long-standing tradition.
  • The 'Walk of Champions' enhances team spirit before games.
  • Ole Miss is currently 2-0 and ranked No. 9.
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