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LSU Faces Ole Miss in High-Stakes Revenge Game
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In Short: Lane Kiffin returns to Oxford for a top-10 showdown.
LSU faces Ole Miss in a highly anticipated game this Saturday, marking Lane Kiffin's return to Oxford, where he left under controversy to take the LSU head coaching position.
Both teams are ranked in the top 10, making this the first such matchup since 1962. Kiffin addressed the significance of the game on Monday, acknowledging the historic nature of the event.
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has called for Ole Miss to show 'Southern hospitality' during Kiffin's return. The game is considered the most anticipated of the regular season.
LSU's defense has been formidable, allowing only 36 rushing yards through two games. Pro Football Focus data shows the Tigers rank near the top in several advanced metrics, including third in expected points added per play and explosive play rate.
ESPN college football reporter Alex Scarborough discussed potential hangups to conference expansion, with SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey favoring a model that requires teams to play 10 power conference games.
Background
Florida State University is a public research university in Tallahassee, Florida, United States. It is a senior member of the State University System of Florida and a preeminent university in the state.
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- Below, we preview LSU 's massive game at Ole Miss, a shakeup at Florida State and more.