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### Ole Miss vs LSU Thriller: Kiffin's Return Ends in Dramatic Rivalry

ESPN General • September 20, 2026 at 4:24 PM ET

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Lane Kiffin's dramatic return to Ole Miss featured a wild comeback as LSU erased a 17-point deficit, only for Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss's 14-yard TD run with 6:14 left to seal a 33-27 victory. The defining moment came when Sam Leavitt's pass was tipped and intercepted by Ja'Keem Jackson in the end zone with 4:45 remaining. The game showcased what Kiffin built surviving without him.

Elsewhere, NC State provided one of college football's most inexplicable losses when QB CJ Bailey fumbled in the end zone with six seconds left, allowing Vanderbilt to recover and win 35-31. The sport's unpredictability continued as Rutgers, despite being outgained 460-27 on the ground, remained more competitive against USC than against UMass. These moments remind us why college football's absurdity keeps fans watching every Saturday.

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