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LSU vs Ole Miss: Why This Top-10 Clash Feels Like Game of the Year

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No. 7 LSU's visit to No. 8 Mississippi feels like a Game of the Year candidate. This is the first top-10 matchup between these teams since 1962. The buildup has been anything but normal. Coach Lane Kiffin left the Rebels for LSU on a $91 million contract. Ole Miss moved on to coach Pete Golding and reached the CFP semifinals. LSU went 7-6 last season. Off-field storylines have added to the intrigue, including Kiffin's comments and lawsuits over NIL deals.

LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt was initially listed as doubtful to play, sparking fan accusations of gamesmanship.

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