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re: Honest assessment taking off our purple and gold glasses…

Posted on 9/15/26 at 6:31 am to
Posted by Srobi14
South Florida
Member since Aug 2014
4121 posts
Posted on 9/15/26 at 6:31 am to
I think we struggle again to run the ball and contain Chambliss. They have some busts that keep us in the game and we win a heartbreaker on the last drive.
Posted by SOL2
Dallas burbs
Member since Jan 2020
9880 posts
Posted on 9/15/26 at 6:31 am to
Sam goes off, puts a game together against a #100 defense.. Lane steps on the gas.

55 - 17
Posted by Gulf Coast Tiger
Ms Gulf Coast
Member since Jan 2004
22165 posts
Posted on 9/15/26 at 6:44 am to
I’m expecting a 34-31 type of score
Posted by Mo Jeaux
Member since Aug 2008
65657 posts
Posted on 9/15/26 at 6:45 am to
quote:

we win a heartbreaker on the last drive.


How would that be a heartbreaker if we win?
Posted by ulmtiger
Member since Jan 2008
2583 posts
Posted on 9/15/26 at 6:48 am to
More likely the defensive pressure will affect both qb s. Both qbs will have less than there best game as LSUs defense will cause Chambliss problems. My guess is he will complete a few passes though that we weren’t expecting on our defense. Likewise I believe Sam will struggle again with throwing the ball and likely will have an interception or two. Ole Miss will play to stop the run.and to contain Sam. In the end Sam will break loose and complete some passes The red zone will be an issue for both teams and the score will be lower than all expect. In the end it will be the broken plays for long yard that make the diffrence and I like LSU to win with both teams looking less like champions. My hope is that LSU puts it all together this week and looks more like game 1 offense.
Posted by elprez00
Hammond, LA
Member since Sep 2011
31796 posts
Posted on 9/15/26 at 6:51 am to
If the defense continues to play as well as they have, then I don’t think Ole Miss will have much success moving the ball.

LSU comfortably in the lead in the 4th quarter.
Posted by HC87
Coastal NC
Member since Dec 2014
5833 posts
Posted on 9/15/26 at 7:06 am to
From what I have seen to date (from both teams), our front 6 (DL/LB) has a chance to really impact this game and give OM fits. Play upfield and tackle well.

On the back end I think B Baker wants to go man to man on the outside to free up Spears and Benefield more to keep an eye on Chambliss & keep him from running (and moving the chains) on key downs/distances. Our CB's must be up to the task. They are going to take some shots downfield; we need to be running stride for stride with them.

At the end of the night I think our DEF is the best unit on the field between both teams and is a HUGE part of us winning this game.

Posted by WickedTiger
Member since Apr 2026
296 posts
Posted on 9/15/26 at 7:18 am to
The team with the best QB usually wins. Right now that is Ole Miss.

Yeah, I don’t like it either.
Posted by wrongRob
Tampa FL
Member since Oct 2017
1535 posts
Posted on 9/15/26 at 7:20 am to
2 games in P/G glasses off:

LSU Defense doesn't over pursue the qb through 2 games and plays with gap discipline. Ole Miss will not run wild.

LSU Offense gains a lot of yards and is positioned to score a lot through 2 games. They have played reckless but absolutely will not take opportunities to score for granted in the first half.

LSU 19/22pts - 6 1st half
LSU 38/41pts - 16 Ball Game


edit math Ole Miss
This post was edited on 9/15/26 at 7:23 am
Posted by IvoryBillMatt
Member since Mar 2020
13284 posts
Posted on 9/15/26 at 7:23 am to
The talent is only slightly in favor of LSU. Our overwhelming advantage in coaching will make it:

LSU 34
Ole Miss 20
Posted by grizzlylongcut
Member since Sep 2021
16594 posts
Posted on 9/15/26 at 7:34 am to
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And their defensive mind is average at best.


That’s being very generous.
Posted by mule74
Watersound Beach
Member since Nov 2004
13178 posts
Posted on 9/15/26 at 7:34 am to
I honestly think LSU is a better team across the board. Ole Miss has a better quarterback and running back. Can they beat us? Yes. Should they beat us? No.
Posted by otowntiger
O-Town
Member since Jan 2004
17009 posts
Posted on 9/15/26 at 7:35 am to
Going to be a struggle in my opinion. I think it will be close and very hard fought. Weird things likely to happen. We are not as good as we all thought after Clemson. Lots of offensive weaknesses exposed by LA Tech. Lane needs to have them ready for this one. And on the defensive side it will be a stern test, the first one this season. We’ll know how good they are after this game.
This post was edited on 9/15/26 at 7:38 am
Posted by griswold
Member since Oct 2009
4385 posts
Posted on 9/15/26 at 7:59 am to
It was only a 5 point game last year at their house, against their best team in ages and our dysfunctional offense with BK on the sideline. I like our chances.
Posted by IM_4_LSU
McKinney, TX
Member since Mar 2014
15515 posts
Posted on 9/15/26 at 8:16 am to
quote:

LSU wins 41-24 or its a coin flip 38-34.


For the life of me I can't see this game being a shoot out. I don't see the game being that high scoring and if it is that high scoring it does not favor us.

I really like our defense but they have the better QB and HB and have the game at home. I really see this being a 24-20, 24-17 type of game. If Ole Miss scores 30+ points I don't like our chances. Chambliss excels in those games. Gotta keep it low scoring.
Posted by Tiger on the Rag
Cattle Gap Egypt
Member since Jan 2018
7904 posts
Posted on 9/15/26 at 8:18 am to
We need our backs to be able to run the ball with a few qb designed runs as well.
Posted by tigerfoot
Alexandria
Member since Sep 2006
62082 posts
Posted on 9/15/26 at 8:22 am to
I’m a believer in our defense and defense travels. I’m concerned about our inability to run the ball consistently. In short yardage ir first down. Sam has shown difficulty diagnosing some stuff when his first read is taken away.

I think we lose if we keep the D on the field. I think we win if we can stay out of 2nd and long and are able to extend drives, even if no points. Are gained.
Posted by mikedatyger
Orlandeaux, FL
Member since Jun 2005
4522 posts
Posted on 9/15/26 at 8:30 am to
Chambliss v Leavitt
Whomever makes less mistakes and turnovers.
Chambliss' running ability scares me.
I know it's a different D this year, but after so many years, I've been conditioned to fear an opposing team with a running QB.
Posted by jp4lsu
Member since Sep 2016
7861 posts
Posted on 9/15/26 at 8:33 am to
QBs: I have more faith in TC to being consistent in the passing game at home. SL has shown to be inconsistent so far on accuracy and making reads quickly. This isnt helped with the WR's not getting enough separation to make reads a bit easier. I would like to see better pre-snap reads and he knows where he is going with good timing routes. Both these guys will have success running the ball and keep drives going.

Def: I like our defense better. I think pressure up the middle is vital to get TC off his game. The just need to get stops on 3rd down. I have more faith in them than our offense right now. They will get leaned on a lot.

WR's: They have to get open and get separation to help SL get in groove and feel comfortable in his reads. TDG7 will have a big night. Lean on him.

Run Game: I'm a little worried here, considering the trouble they had running against LTech. Some creativity will show up in the run game. I think A-Gaps will be closed for business.
Posted by Alt26
Member since Mar 2010
36884 posts
Posted on 9/15/26 at 8:36 am to
quote:

We are not as good as we all thought after Clemson.


I don't think that can be said about the defense. The first and second groups were equally as dominant against La Tech as they were against Clemson. LSU has had some really good defenses over the last 15 years or so (most notably 2011, 2012 and 2016). Through two games this group has be as good, if not better than those units

quote:

Lots of offensive weaknesses exposed by LA Tech.


IMO, the weakness were there vs. Clemson but they were largely ignored because of the score. However, if you dig a bit deeper into the numbers you'll see that LSU moved the ball well in the first half for the most part. It was TO (fumble by WR and two redzone INTs) that killed otherwise good drives. It wasn't like LSU was going 3 and out very often. That's not to say the offense was great. But TOs are generally more fixable than an offense that struggles to move the ball at all (like we saw last season).
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