LSU vs Ole Miss Week 7 Review

Erik Trosclair • October 14, 2024

Let's get into it!

LSU and Ole Miss met up for another classic! Let's talk about it.


LSU received the opening kickoff, went 3 and out, and punted. Ole Miss did the same on their 1st possession. LSU punted the ball yet again on the next possession. Ole Miss put together an impressive 11 play 65 yard drive, but Caden Davis missed a 32 yard field goal. Garrett Nussmeier threw an interception on LSU's next possession. Ole Miss turned it over on downs. LSU had a 6 play drive that stalled out, and they were forced to punt. Ole Miss put together a 6 play 51 yard drive capped off by an impressive 49 yard field goal by Caden Davis. Ole Miss 3-0. LSU put together a 10 play drive before turning it over on downs on a questionable 4th down play call. Ole Miss has a 4 play 59 yard drive that was capped off by a 50 yard TD run by Ulysses Bentley IV on 4th down. Ole Miss 10-0. The Tigers respond by going on a 6 play 75 yard drive that was capped off by a Trey'Dez Green 12 yard TD reception. Ole Miss 10-7. Ole Miss goes on an 11 play 75 yard drive that was capped off by a Tre Harris 15 yard TD reception. Ole Miss 17-7. The Tigers answer back with an 8 play 59 yard drive that was capped off by a 33 yard field goal by Damien Ramos. Ole Miss 17-10. Whit Weeks forces a fumble on the 1st play of the Ole Miss drive, Dominick McKinley recovers, Tiger ball! The Tigers take advantage of the turnover as Damien Ramos kicks a 45 yard field goal. Ole Miss 17-13. Ole Miss kneels out the 1st half. Ole Miss punts on the opening drive of the 2nd half. LSU puts together a promising drive, but Damien Ramos misses a 46 yard field goal. The two teams traded 10 play drives that were capped off by field goals. Ole Miss 20-16. The two teams trade interceptions. The two teams trade punts. Ole Miss kicks a 37 yard field goal. Ole Miss 23-16. The Tigers go on a 13 play 75 yard drive that was capped off by an Aaron Anderson 23 yard TD reception. All tied up at 23. The clock runs out on Ole Miss. 23 all heading into overtime. Ole Miss has a 4 play drive that was capped off by a Caden Davis 57 yard field goal. Ole Miss 26-23. Garrett Nussmeier and Kyren Lacy call ball game on the opening play of the following drive. Kyren Lacy catches a 25 yard TD. Tigers W! LSU 29 Ole Miss 26.


TAKEAWAYS


- This LSU defense is MUCH improved. The Tiger defense kept you in this game. Tip of the cap to Blake Baker.

- Garrett Nussmeier is a gun slinger! This guy lets it fly, and you have got to love it. Nuss is having a great season.

- Whit Weeks is really putting together quite the season. This guy has stepped up in the biggest way while the Tigers needed him most.

- Bradyn Swinson is fun to watch. The guy is always creating chaos in the backfield.

- Kyren Lacy, Aaron Anderson, and Mason Taylor continue to shine. These guys always make plays when you need them most.


AWARDS


- Offensive MVP - Garrett Nussmeier and Kyren Lacy - The connection these 2 have created is a blast to watch.

- Defensive MVP - Whit Weeks - This guy was absolutely flying all over the field. Weeks was making things happen all night.


LSU travels to Arkansas next Saturday night. This will be the 1st of back to back road SEC games for the Tigers.


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NOLA Gold's win over Seattle secures 3rd place in the Major League Rugby Eastern Conference standings

By Tina Howell • April 28, 2025
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10th annual Covington Antiques and Uniques Festival

By Tina Howell • April 24, 2025
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