Chambliss lifts Ole Miss past LSU after rally
Chambliss threw for 363 yards and scored the decisive touchdown after LSU erased a 17-point deficit; Kewan Lacy’s Florida status remains unknown.
📝 The NotebookWhat Happened No. 8 Ole Miss beat LSU 32–24 on Saturday, rallying quarterback Chambliss past the Tigers’ comeback from a 24–7 deficit to keep the Rebels unbeaten at 3–0.
The win gave Ole Miss an early marquee SEC result for its playoff case against an LSU team that entered the game No. 7 in both major preseason polls. LSU fell to 2–1 after victories over Clemson and Louisiana Tech, leaving its playoff path less forgiving.
Chambliss delivered after LSU tied it at 24–24 and running back Kewan Lacy was sidelined with a shoulder injury. He completed 6 of 8 passes for 62 yards on Ole Miss’ final touchdown drive, then scored on a 14-yard run. He accounted for 76 yards on the possession.
Golding said the response fit the quarterback his players trust.
“He's a fierce competitor. Y'all know that and have seen that for a long time. When we talk about competitive greatness, being at your best when your best is needed, that's him. Our guys believe in him. He probably wants a couple throws back, but he made the ones when he had to. He doesn't get too high or too low; he's steady. I said that this morning on GameDay: I don't care what level you coach; if you don't have a quarterback, good luck. We've got a good one, and he's a good dude. I'm super grateful,” Golding said.
Chambliss finished 33 of 48 for 363 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. His fourth-quarter run put Ole Miss ahead 32–24.
Why This One Matters Ole Miss finished 13–2 and 7–1 in the SEC in 2025. It now has a 3–0 start that includes Louisville, Charlotte and LSU, plus an eight-point win over an opponent that began the season among the sport’s highest-ranked teams.
That makes the Sept. 26 trip to Florida more than a chance to reach 4–0. A win would turn the LSU result into the base of an SEC and playoff push instead of one charged September night.
Golding put the assignment plainly: “LSU can be a résumé boost for Ole Miss without becoming the destination.”
The 363 yards matter, but the six completions on eight attempts after LSU had tied the game explain why Golding praised Chambliss’ steadiness.
Next Man Up Ole Miss has not said whether Lacy will be available at Florida or disclosed the extent of his shoulder injury. That leaves Golding with a backfield decision before the Rebels’ second SEC game.
Chambliss carried the decisive moment against LSU. How much Ole Miss needs him to carry after Lacy left remains the immediate question.
What the Coaches Can Actually Change Golding’s first call is personnel: whether Lacy can play and how Ole Miss handles the workload if he cannot. LSU forced Ole Miss into a game-changing possession after erasing 17 points; the Rebels’ answer was to let Chambliss decide it.
The Pate State Read Ole Miss owns the cleaner early playoff position because it beat LSU head-to-head and left with a quality SEC win. The comeback also kept the result from answering everything about the Rebels, especially at running back.
For LSU, the loss is not an ending. It removes room for another stumble.
What to Watch Next 1. Lacy’s status at Florida: Whether he plays, and his role if he does, will show how much his shoulder affects Ole Miss’ backfield. 2. Chambliss in another SEC road game: His completion line, turnovers and late-game production at Florida will show whether Ole Miss can carry its LSU response forward. 3. LSU against Texas A&M on Sept. 26: The Tigers’ first game after their loss will show how they respond to the narrowed path.
Ole Miss has the win it needed. Chambliss made sure it did not become the one that got away.
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