Ole Miss Upsets LSU 32-24 in Top-10 Showdown at Vaught-Hemingway

Oxford, Mississippi — Ole Miss secured a 32-24 victory over LSU on Saturday night in a top-10 matchup at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. The Rebels, ranked eighth nationally, improved to 3-0 overall and 1-0 in SEC play. The win marked their 14th consecutive home victory, setting a school record, and drew a record crowd to the stadium, according to university officials.

The Rebels jumped out to a 24-7 halftime lead before LSU mounted a comeback, tying the game in the fourth quarter. Ole Miss responded with a 13-play scoring drive, and the defense sealed the win when Jaylen Braxton intercepted a tipped pass with less than a minute remaining. Braxton’s interception preserved the victory, according to game reports.

Head coach Pete Golding, in his first season at Ole Miss, improved his record against ranked opponents to 5-1, including a 2-1 mark against top-10 teams, all within SEC competition. Golding praised his team and staff after the game, highlighting the community’s support and the players’ focus amid a busy weekend of events, including a concert and ESPN’s College GameDay.

Defensively, Will Echoles led the effort with three tackles for loss and a sack. Sharif Denson and Tah’j Butler each had eight tackles, helping Ole Miss hold LSU to just 330 total yards. Echoles emphasized the importance of executing throughout all four quarters, noting the team’s strong start in limiting LSU to 34 yards in the first quarter.

Wide receiver Traylon Ray led the Rebels with 115 yards on seven catches, including a touchdown. Ray, who surpassed 100 receiving yards for the first time in his career before halftime, credited coach Pete Golding for trusting him and giving him opportunities to showcase his skills.

Quarterback Trinidad Chambliss completed 33 of 48 passes for 363 yards and two touchdowns. His performance marked his 10th career 300-yard game at Ole Miss. Chambliss also tied Eli Manning for the third-longest passing touchdown streak in school history at 16 games, with a touchdown in the second quarter.

Ole Miss will face Vanderbilt next Saturday at home, with kickoff scheduled between 2:30 and 3:30 p.m., according to the team’s schedule. Fans are encouraged to stay updated through the Ole Miss Sports app and subscribe to the team’s newsletter for the latest news and content.

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