LSU vs Ole Miss Week 7 Preview

Erik Trosclair • October 11, 2024

Let's get into it!

Spread: Ole Miss -3.5

O/U: 61.5

Saturday, October 12th, 2024, 6:30 PM Baton Rouge, LA


Saturday, Ole Miss and LSU will meet for the 113th time on the football field. LSU leads the series 63-42-4.


Ole Miss (#9/#8) is 5-1 on the season. Ole Miss will be playing a 3rd consecutive SEC game. Ole Miss has split the two conference contests so far. Ole Miss' offense is #2 in the nation in total yards per game, averaging 576.8 total yards per game. This offense is led by a 3 headed monster: quarterback Jaxton Dart, running back Henry Parrish Jr., and wide receiver Tre Harris. Jaxton Dart has the 2nd most passing yards in the nation with 2100 as well as 13 passing TDs on the season. Henry Parrish Jr. has the 3rd most rushing yards and rushing TDs in the SEC with 570 and 9 rushing TDs. Tre Harris is having a great season; he is ranked #1 in the nation with 52 receptions and receiving yards with 885. Harris is a little dinged up coming into this contest. The Ole Miss defense is #4 in the SEC in yards per game given up, 1st in the SEC in rushing yards per game given up, and 8th in the SEC in passing yards per game given up. This defense is led by defensive ends Jaden Ivey, 5 sacks on the season, and Prince Umanmielen, 3.5 sacks on the season; linebacker Suntarine Perkins, 4.5 sacks on the season, and defensive back Trey Amos, 25 tackles, 2 INTs, and 6 PBUs on the season. Kicker Caden Davis is 9/11 with a long of 44 this season. 2008 was the last time Ole Miss won in Baton Rouge; this team would love to change that.


LSU (#13/#10) is 4-1 on the season. LSU is coming off of a bye week heading into this contest. The Tigers are 1-0 in the SEC this season. LSU's offense is #16 in the nation in total yards per game, averaging 468.2 total yards per game. Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier is the life of this offense; as he goes, it goes. Nuss has the 7th most passing yards in the country with 1652, tied for the 5th most passing TDs with 15, and 12th in the country in QBR. Freshman running back Caden Durham is on a heater right now for the Tiger offense; he is a big play waiting to happen. Wide receivers Kyren Lacy and Aaron Anderson have provided a great 1-2 punch on the outside for this offense. Kyren is currently 3rd in the SEC with 5 receiving TDs. The LSU defense is led by Bradyn Swinson and Sai'vion Jones coming off of the edge. Both are in the top 16 in the country in sacks. Whit Weeks and Greg Penn III are really putting together solid seasons for the Tigers at the linebacker position. Whit Weeks has stepped up big time. Ashton Stamps is the leader in the defensive backfield for the Tigers. Kicker Damien Ramos is 5/6 on the season for LSU. A win Saturday would silence the doubters for the Tigers.


KEYS TO THE GAME


- DON'T DO IT - Lane Kiffin is known for his great offenses. You do not want to play chess with Lane. It will be tough, but you cannot get in an offensive duel here.

- LET IT FLY -  The Ole Miss defensive backfield has committed a lot of penalties this season. This is one way you can pick up some hidden yardage in this contest.

- STEP UP - Can this defensive step up when the Tigers need a stop or a takeaway?

- RUMBLE YOUNG MAN RUMBLE - This offense needs everything Caden Durham can provide in this one. Get him in space, and the rest will take care of itself.


Fun fact: Ole Miss defensive coordinator Pete Golding is from Louisiana.


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Transfer Portal Spotlight: Ryan Mickow

By Patrick Harkness • July 31, 2026
OT 
Ryan Mickow- BC 
Ryan Mickow fits Tulane as a 6’7”, 317-pound versatile offensive tackle with proven ACC experience at both right and left tackle, elite length/leverage, and immediate starting potential who anchors a revamped offensive line needing size, physicality, and competition after multiple key departures. 
He’s a redshirt junior transfer from Boston College (ACC) who committed on January 9, 2026, via the portal (entered January 5). A three-star high school recruit out of powerhouse St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, FL), he has two years of eligibility remaining (#58). 
Athletic Profile and Scheme Fit: Tulane’s offense (under head coach Will Hall and OL coach Cody Kennedy) demands tackles who can handle both run-blocking in the trenches and pass protection on the edge in their system. Mickow is a natural fit as the new right tackle. 
• Size and length: Massive 6’7”/317 frame with long arms and a strong base that creates natural leverage and mismatches against edge rushers, ideal for dominating at the point of attack and sealing the edge in Tulane’s run game. 
• Versatility and experience: Played both RT and LT at BC, plus extra OL packages. Proven special teams contributor (field goal/PAT protection). Shows football IQ and adaptability in a Power-conference environment, exactly what Tulane targeted to stabilize the line. 
• Physicality and intangibles: High school multi-positional OL (LT/RT/C) experience on back-to-back state title teams demonstrates technique and toughness. National Honor Society member who brings leadership and smarts to the room. #RollWave Make sure to follow Patrick Harkness on X
Tulane Green Wave football card for Jordyn Crites in blue uniform and helmet

Class of 2026 Spotlight: 
Jordyn Crites

By Patrick Harkness • July 31, 2026
DE 
Jordyn Crites- @JordynCrites26 6-7/274 Friendswood, TX 
Jordyn Crites is a towering defensive lineman from Friendswood High School in Friendswood, Texas, class of 2026. 
Standing at 6-7 and weighing 274 pounds, Crites combines exceptional length with athleticism, making him a disruptive force on the edge or interior. 
He signed with Tulane on December 3, 2025, after committing on June 14, 2025, choosing the Green Wave over 16 FBS offers, including Power 4 programs like Baylor, TCU, Oregon State, Texas Tech, and others such as Coastal Carolina, Louisiana, North Texas, Rice, San Diego State, Tulsa, UNLV, and UTEP. 
Crites transferred to Friendswood after attending Edmond Memorial in Oklahoma for his freshman and sophomore years, where he began building his profile. 
He also played tight end, showcasing versatility, but his future is on defense. Crites was noted as a “riser” in recruiting circles. 
His recruitment heated up with official visits to TCU, Tulane, and Baylor in June 2025. Crites was praised for his potential as one of the top defensive linemen from Texas, with Power 4 interest. 
Scouting Report: 
Frame and Length: Enormous wingspan and height make him a mismatch nightmare, allowing him to disrupt passing lanes and engulf ball carriers. His reach helps in shedding blocks and maintaining leverage. 
Power and Hand Usage: Violent, heavy hands at the point of attack; primary move is a pure power rush that overwhelms offensive linemen. He can swim and dodge as counters, showing developing technique. 
Athleticism and Bend: Exceptional bend for his size, allowing him to break down in the backfield and pursue with speed. His 4.8 40 and vertical translate to explosive get-off and closing burst. 
Motor and Production: High-motor player who lives in the backfield, generating sacks, hurries, and numerous tackles for loss (TFLs). Effective against both run and pass, with a dynamic presence that wrecks games. 
Versatility and Upside: Two-way experience (DE/TE), with unreal potential due to size, power, and athleticism. He’s come into his own recently, suggesting continued growth. 
Intangibles: Strong academics, track background, and resilience shown in transferring schools. #RollWave Make sure to follow Patrick Harkness on X
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