LSU football

2022 - 10 - 22

LSU's 'best players played their best' in upset of Ole Miss (ESPN)

Quarterback Jayden Daniels ran for three touchdowns and passed for two scores, and resurgent LSU roared back from an early two-touchdown deficit to hand No.

He was intercepted in the LSU end zone by [Joe Foucha](http://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4371995/joe-foucha) in the third quarter on a pass thrown under pressure from linebacker [Micah Baskerville](https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4362631/micah-baskerville). [Jaray Jenkins](https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4362650/jaray-jenkins) and 1 yard to tight end [Mason Taylor](http://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4808766/mason-taylor). [Jaxson Dart](https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4689114/jaxson-dart) in the second half. LSU also again showed its resolve in winning for the third time this year after trailing by 13 or more in conference play. Down 11 points at the time, Ole Miss (7-1, 3-1) wound up having to punt anyway minutes later. The Tigers then scored two touchdowns to tie it. 7 [Ole Miss](/college-football/team/_/id/145/ole-miss-rebels) its first loss this season, 45-20 on Saturday. Now LSU (6-2, 4-1 SEC), in coach Brian Kelly's first season, is back in the race to win the SEC West -- if the Tigers can beat No. His scoring passes went for 34 yards to The performance gave the dynamic Daniels the LSU record for touchdowns rushing in a season by a quarterback with nine. And obviously, the last three quarters, they played great football." Reveling in the resounding triumph over a historical and highly ranked rival, LSU fans stormed the field as the game ended.

Brian Kelly, coaching get A-minus in LSU football win vs Ole Miss ... (The Daily Advertiser)

LSU football dominated Ole Miss in the final three quarters at Tiger Stadium. Here's how we graded the best win of the Brian Kelly era.

Koki Riley covers LSU sports for The Daily Advertiser and the USA TODAY Sports South Region. The defensive penalties in the first half, however, weren't pretty. 7 [Ole Miss](https://olemisssports.com/sports/football), defeating the Rebels 45-20 in Tiger Stadium. LSU's defense looked outmatched at first, as Dart threw for 156 yards in the first quarter. [How close are LSU football cousins Malik Nabers and Jordan Allen? The defense consistently pressured Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart in the pocket in the second half and LSU's offense continued its strong run of form from last week's offensive explosion at Florida.

Ole Miss football undefeated no more, embarrassed in blowout 45 ... (Jackson Clarion Ledger)

Ole Miss football is undefeated no more after a listless, blowout loss at LSU on Saturday, dropping the Rebels out of first place in SEC West.

The Rebels averaged 10.6 yards per play in the first quarter against Kentucky but slowed down to 5.2 yards per play in the second quarter. LSU bailed Ole Miss out a few times with penalties, but the Tigers' pass rush on expected passing downs gave Ole Miss fits and forced Dart into some bad decisions, including an interception in the end zone toward the end of the third quarter. The Rebels sacked Daniels a few times but were never able to get enough push to log a tackle for loss on a designed run. The Rebels went up 14-0 in the first quarter against Auburn the previous week but were outscored 17-14 in the second quarter. 7 Rebels](https://www.clarionledger.com/story/sports/college/ole-miss/2022/10/21/ole-miss-football-score-prediction-lsu-tigers-scouting-report/69564308007/) their first loss of the season in Tiger Stadium on Saturday, beating Ole Miss 45-20. The Rebels built a 14-3 lead in the first quarter, outgaining LSU 200-80 while averaging 8.7 yards per play. Daniels threw two touchdowns and ran for three as Ole Miss gave up a season high in yards allowed with 500. Senior defenders AJ Finley and Troy Brown both exited in the first half and did not return. Quarterback Jaxson Dart threw for more yards than normal. Things worked more often than they didn't. Ole Miss (7-1, 3-1 SEC) struggled to contain Tigers quarterback Jayden Daniels, couldn't establish its usually-dominant rushing attack and committed 111 yards worth of penaltiesin an implosion that extended the Rebels' losing streak in Baton Rouge to seven games. Starting running back Zach Evans was dressed but did not play with a leg injury.

Football Runs Past No. 7 Ole Miss, 45-20 (LSUSports.net)

BATON ROUGE, La. – Quarterback Jayden Daniels accounted for five touchdowns – two passing and three rushing – to lead LSU past No. 7 Ole Miss, 45-20, ...

On the next play, Daniels rushed left for an 11-yard touchdown run, giving LSU a 31-20 lead with 14:18 remaining in the contest. Daniels then found Boutte on a crossing route for a 20-yard completion, giving the Tigers a first down at the Ole Miss 3-yard line. Daniels found Mason Taylor on a screen pass, who took it 38 yards down the sideline for an LSU first down to the Ole Miss 40. Dart found Malik Heath for a 27-yard completion, advancing the ball to the LSU 29-yard line. Judkins rushed up the middle for a 3-yard touchdown to give the Rebels a 14-3 advantage with 6:01 remaining. Quarterback Jaxson Dart found Jordan Watkins for a 24-yard pickup to the LSU 37-yard line.

LSU vs. Ole Miss score, takeaways: Jayden Daniels' five TDs lead ... (CBSSports.com)

The Tigers trailed 17-3 early in the second quarter but outscored the visiting Rebels 42-3 from there in a critical SEC West showdown behind five touchdowns ...

But Jenkins showed his athleticism by coming back to the football and shirking a pair of Ole Miss defenders for a critical LSU touchdown. Alabama, LSU and Ole Miss each have one SEC loss, and the Crimson Tide must play both the Tigers and Rebels over the next two weeks. A great example of that came in the second quarter with the Tigers facing a 14-point deficit. 7 Ole Miss 45-20 in the SEC on CBS Game of the Week. But after piling up 206 yards on those first three drives, Ole Miss totaled just 198 more over eight possessions the rest of the game. Now 6-2 (4-1 SEC), LSU remains in the hunt for a division title entering a showdown with No.

LSU football: Jayden Daniels reveals Brian Kelly's message that ... (ClutchPoints)

LSU football is on a roll, as they followed up their 45-35 win against the Florida Gators on the road in Week 8...

The Crimson Tide have fallen out of the College Football Playoff picture, but it is always a dangerous team to face. LSU football has improved to 6-2 overall this season after that win against Lane Kiffin’s squad — their first win against a ranked team under Brian Kelly — showing signs that the program is taking big leaps under its new head coach. [victory](https://clutchpoints.com/college-football-odds-ole-miss-vs-lsu-prediction-odds-and-pick-10-22-2022/) at home over the No.