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McElroy Picks LSU Over Ole Miss
McElroy forecasts LSU victory in SEC opener with Kiffin's return.
In brief
McElroy forecasts LSU victory in SEC opener with Kiffin's return. Greg McElroy predicts LSU beats Ole Miss 31-24 in SEC opener as Lane Kiffin returns to Oxford. Originally reported by CFB-HQ On SI.
Kiffin returns to Oxford

Lane Kiffin returns to Oxford after coaching Ole Miss in 2025.
McElroy picks LSU
Greg McElroy predicts lsu beats ole miss 31-24 in sec opener.
Kiffin's record
Kiffin went 11-1 at ole miss in 2025 before joining lsu.
Ole Miss defense
Ole miss defense allowed 469 yards against louisville in opener.
McElroy's defense pick
McElroy says lsu defense is best group in college football.
Sam Leavitt
Sam leavitt leads with five rushing touchdowns but four interceptions.
Trinidad Chambliss
Chambliss threw for 336 yards and three touchdowns against louisville.
Kiffin's focus
Kiffin keeps focus on field despite mounted police patrols.
Game time
Kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. et on abc at vaught-hemingway stadium.
Here's the gist
Greg McElroy predicts LSU beats Ole Miss 31-24 in SEC opener as Lane Kiffin returns to Oxford.





