LSU blows out No. 7 Ole Miss 45-20
LSU coach Brian Kelly earned his first signature win at LSU (6-2, 4-1) demolishing 7th-ranked Ole Miss 45-20.
After trailing Ole Miss 17-3, LSU ended the game on a 42-3 run. LSU is now tied for first place in the SEC West leading up to its date with Alabama in two weeks.
“Our best players played well today,” Kelly said. “Our defense played well in the second half. That's a good offense they shut down.”
Ole Miss (7-1, 3-1) got off to a fast start taking a 17-3 lead - although one of those touchdown drives was heavily aided by three defensive penalties. Both teams were heavily penalized with 18 flags for 182 yards in the game.
Despite being down 17-3, LSU’s offense was still clicking. The Tigers settled for a 23-yard field goal after a 12-play 69-yard opening drive where LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels missed on a few would-be touchdown passes. Then, LSU kicker Damian Ramos then missed a 42-yard field goal on LSU’s next drive.
But it wouldn’t take long for Daniels to get cooking after his early struggles. He scored touchdowns on five of LSU’s next seven drives. During that stretch, Daniels became LSU’s single-season record holder for rushing yards and touchdowns by a quarterback.
Daniels went 21-28 for 248 yards with 2 touchdowns and no interceptions. He was once again LSU’s leading rusher with 121 yards and 3 touchdowns on 23 carries.
After the Auburn the game coach and I had a talk,” Daniels said. he said trust yourself and trust your receivers and good things will happen.”
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After getting gashed in the first half, LSU’s defense locked down Ole Miss in the second half limiting the Rebels to just 112 yards.
LSU linebacker, Micah Baskerville led the charge with eight tackles and two pass breakups.
LSU outgained Ole Miss 500-404.
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