Ole Miss prepares for LSU matchup with game day traditions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026

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.
- •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.
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Why do Ole Miss fans chant 'Hotty Toddy?' Rebels traditions for football game days
"Ole Miss football's program is rich in tradition. Here are some things you can expect from the Rebels on game day.
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