re: I just dont see a world where they score more than 21 points

This is one of those games where you throw out talent differences. Just for reference, Ole Miss doesn't lack talent either. But that being said - even if you think LSU is much more talented - there's high stakes here. It's a rivalry game and a rivalry game on another level.

For that reason alone you can't just point to each skill position and say LSU is that much better. You just saw an overmatched motivated LT team punch LSU in the mouth first half. I think Kiffin puts on a clinic here but not because LSU is drastically more talented than Ole Miss. Because it means more for him to do so and put them through hell for not letting him coach his team in the playoffs.