# McElroy Picks LSU Over Ole Miss

> McElroy forecasts LSU victory in SEC opener with Kiffin's return.
- Title: McElroy Picks LSU Over Ole Miss · CFB-HQ On SI | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: greg mcelroy, lsu, ole miss, lane kiffin, sec, college football, tigers, rebel, vaught-hemingway stadium, college football playoff, sports, McElroy
- Source: CFB-HQ On SI — https://si.com/fannation/college/cfb-hq/picks/greg-mcelroy-picks-lsu-ole-miss-winner-lane-kiffin-return-oxford
- Published: 2026-09-16T12:33:28+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: greg mcelroy, lsu, ole miss, lane kiffin, sec, college football, tigers, rebel, vaught-hemingway stadium, college football playoff, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Greg McElroy predicts LSU beats Ole Miss 31-24 in SEC opener as Lane Kiffin returns to Oxford.