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Five Keys to Victory: Sam Leavitt’s Status Adds Intrigue to LSU-Ole Miss

Sam Leavitt’s status has added another layer to an already loaded top-10 showdown in Oxford. Regardless of who takes the snaps, LSU has clear opportunities to exploit Ole Miss — and several issues it must fix to come home with a win.
By Grant Chachere
September 17, 2026
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For the past month and a half, LSU has commanded the college football spotlight. This week, that attention reaches another level.

No. 7 LSU's trip to face No. 8 Ole Miss on Saturday will feature two top-10 teams in the rivalry for the first time since 1962, with Lane Kiffin's return to Oxford adding even more intrigue to a matchup already carrying major Southeastern Conference implications.

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