No. 13 Ole Miss, No. 4 LSU set for SEC showdown in Oxford

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OXFORD, Miss. — Two of the SEC’s last unbeaten teams will put their perfect starts on the line this afternoon when No. 4 LSU (4–0) visits No. 13 Ole Miss (4–0) at Vaught–Hemingway Stadium. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. EST in what is shaping up to be one of the early season’s marquee matchups. The Tigers enter the game with questions surrounding their backfield. Running back Caden Durham, who has been a vital piece of LSU’s offensive success through four weeks, is listed as doubtful with an ankle injury. Without him, head coach Brian Kelly may be forced to lean more heavily on his passing attack against an Ole Miss defense that has shown steady improvement since last season. Oddsmakers see the contest as virtually even, with the Rebels opening as a slight 2.5-point favorite at home. The over/under sits at 57.5, underscoring expectations for an up-tempo, high-scoring affair that could hinge on late-game execution.

Ole Miss, guided by Lane Kiffin, has thrived with a balanced offensive approach while feeding off the energy of its home crowd. The Rebels’ ability to finish drives in the red zone could prove decisive against an LSU defense that has been tested but not yet broken this season.

LSU, on the other hand, faces added pressure to protect the football and find explosive plays through the air if Durham is unavailable. Quarterback efficiency and defensive resilience will be key for the Tigers as they attempt to extend their unbeaten run.