The undefeated Ole Miss Rebels are gearing up for a pivotal Week 5 clash as they welcome the LSU Tigers to Oxford for a marquee SEC matchup. Lane Kiffin’s squad enters the contest riding high after a dominant performance against Tulane, showcasing a balanced and explosive offense.

On the other sideline, Brian Kelly’s LSU Tigers arrive ranked No. 4 nationally, led by quarterback Garrett Nussmeier and a dynamic Bayou Bengals roster that’s been firing on all cylinders. With both teams eyeing SEC West supremacy, Saturday night’s Magnolia Bowl promises fireworks and postseason implications.

Here’s how you can watch LSU vs. Ole Miss on Saturday.

Where to watch, stream, and listen to LSU vs. Ole Miss

Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. ET, Sept. 27; Vaught Hemingway Stadium – Oxford, MS
Where to watch: ABC

Here are the announcers for the LSU vs. Ole Miss game:
Tom Hart (play-by-play), Jordan Rodgers (analysis), Cole Cubelic (sideline)

Stream: Fubo/SEC Network
Radio: Locally in LA on WDGL (98.1) and LSU Sports Radio Network
On the call: Chris Blair (play-by-play), Doug Moreau (analysis)

LSU vs. Ole Miss: A Storied Rivalry – Magnolia Bowl History

The LSU-Ole Miss rivalry, officially dubbed the Magnolia Bowl since 2008, dates back to 1894, when Ole Miss won the inaugural meeting 26–6. Since then, the two programs have clashed 113 times, with LSU holding the edge in the all-time series at 66–43–4.

Notable Moments in Rivalry History:

• 1959 – Billy Cannon’s Halloween Run: In one of the most iconic plays in college football history, LSU’s Billy Cannon returned a punt 89 yards for a touchdown to lift No. 1 LSU over No. 3 Ole Miss, 7–3. Cannon would go on to win the Heisman Trophy.
• 2003 – SEC West Title Decider: LSU defeated Ole Miss 17–14 in a game that determined the SEC West champion. LSU went on to win the SEC Championship and the BCS National Championship that season.
• 2008 – First Magnolia Bowl Trophy: Ole Miss beat LSU 31–13 in Baton Rouge to claim the inaugural Magnolia Bowl trophy.
• 2023 – Offensive Shootout: Ole Miss edged LSU 55–49 in a game that featured over 1,300 yards of offense. Jaxson Dart and Jayden Daniels combined for nine total touchdowns.
• 2024 – Overtime Thriller: LSU avenged the previous year’s loss with a dramatic 29–26 overtime victory, capped by Garrett Nussmeier’s game-winning touchdown pass.

Series Highlights:

• Largest Margin of Victory: LSU defeated Ole Miss 52–3 in 2011.
• Longest Win Streak: LSU won eight straight from 1928 to 1937.
• Trophy Introduced: The Magnolia Bowl Trophy was introduced in 2008, named after the state flower of both Louisiana and Mississippi.

This rivalry remains one of the most passionate and historically rich matchups in the SEC, with each game adding a new chapter to its legacy.