LSU at Ole Miss Week 3 College Football Matchup LSU at Ole Miss Matchup - Week 3
Sat, Sep 19 2026 · Week 3 · 🏟 Vaught-Hemingway Stadium Oxford, MS · Turf · 64,038 cap
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Preseason projection — This game has not yet been played and 2026 in-season data is not yet available. Edges are based on 2025 full-season performance. Confidence will increase once in-season games are logged.
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
LSU
23
Ole Miss
27
P&R Line Ole Miss -4
P&R Total O/U 50.5
Confidence 63 Moderate
Matchup Prediction
Ole Miss has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Ole Miss entering this game.
Momentum Control
71.6%
Ole Miss wins
Solid
Game Control
76%
Ole Miss wins
Strong
Advanced Stats
PPA + Success Rate agree → Ole Miss · 73.9% ATS historically
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🏠 Ole Miss 3rd straight Home Game
LSU 2026 Schedule
LSU's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5LSU vs Clemson-11.551.5
Sat 9/12LSU vs Louisiana Tech-22
Sat 9/19LSU at Ole Miss+4
Sat 9/26LSU vs Texas A&M-1
Sat 10/3LSU vs McNeese-32.5
Sat 10/10LSU at Kentucky-12.5
Sat 10/17LSU vs Mississippi State-17.5
Sat 10/24LSU at Auburn-5
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/7LSU vs Alabama-2.5
Sat 11/14LSU vs Texas+8
Sat 11/21LSU at Tennessee+1
Sat 11/28LSU at Arkansas-12
Ole Miss 2026 Schedule
Ole Miss's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Ole Miss vs Louisville-8.552.5
Sat 9/12Ole Miss vs Charlotte-34
Sat 9/19Ole Miss vs LSU-4
Sat 9/26Ole Miss at Florida-8
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/10Ole Miss at Vanderbilt-8
Sat 10/17Ole Miss vs Missouri-7
Sat 10/24Ole Miss at Texas+11.5
Sat 10/31Ole Miss vs Auburn-11.5
Sat 11/7Ole Miss vs Georgia+6
Sat 11/14Ole Miss at Oklahoma+3.5
Sat 11/21Ole Miss vs Wofford-33
Fri 11/27Ole Miss vs Mississippi State-19
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season (prior year)
Ole Miss PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Ole Miss
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
LSU #121
+0.196
Ole Miss #14
+0.386
Ole Miss Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
LSU #105
+0.315
Ole Miss #8
+0.644
Ole Miss Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
LSU #40
0.170
Ole Miss #46
0.167
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
LSU Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
LSU #104
+6.452
Ole Miss #19
+7.689
Ole Miss Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
LSU #108
+0.789
Ole Miss #16
+0.866
Ole Miss Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
LSU #52
70.2
Ole Miss #99
71.9
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
LSU Edge
Advanced stats sourced from CFBD · 2025 season (prior year — 2026 data not yet available) · Edges are matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense)
Power Ratings
Team Power Ratings
Overall · Offense · Defense ratings · Updated as season progresses
LSU Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
LSU #14
17.0
Ole Miss #15
16.4
Offense Rating
LSU #11
24.9
Ole Miss #16
22.1
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
LSU #17
7.9
Ole Miss #11
5.7
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Ole Miss Edge
Avg sequences created per game
LSU #92
0.58
Ole Miss #7
1.93
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
LSU #6
0.33
Ole Miss #22
0.50
Ole Miss +1.35
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 71.6% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Ole Miss Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
LSU #74
42.3
Ole Miss #12
64.0
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
LSU #64
36.6
Ole Miss #6
19.0
Ole Miss +21.7
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 76% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
LSU
Lane Kiffin #11
0–0 (0%) · Yr 1 at school
OC Charlie Weis Jr. Yr 1 #11
DC Blake Baker Yr 3 #32
Staff Rating
3.85 #8
Ole Miss
Pete Golding #77
2–1 (67%) · Yr 2 at school
OC John David Baker Yr 1 #16
DC Patrick Toney Yr 1 #49
Staff Rating
2.99 #49
About these metrics
Advanced Stats shows matchup-adjusted factor edges (offense vs opponent defense). Combination signals — when PPA, PPO, Success Rate, and Havoc all point the same direction — have historically predicted the SU winner in 95–97% of games and the ATS winner in 82–83% of games (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS, regular season).
Impact: Advanced Stats are the best performance based metric used to predict the outcome of games.

Momentum Control (CSS) measures consecutive scoring sequences — when a team scores, holds the opponent scoreless, then scores again. Teams entering a game with a CSS edge of +1.0 or more have won 71–78% of games historically (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS).
Impact: Momentum Control is a great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Game Control (GC) measures win probability dominance — how thoroughly a team controlled the game from start to finish. Teams with a GC edge of +12 or more have won 67–76% of games historically. When both metrics agree, combined confidence is higher. When they split, treat as a lean at best.
Impact: Game Control is another great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Power Ratings are a custom-built composite of a Teams Talent, Experience & Production, Coaching & Performance Metrics. These are updated constantly with roster changes, performance once the games start for the 2026 season, injuries the team is dealing with and scheduling situations.
Impact: There are a wide range of power ratings available, we think ours is the best, you can decide for yourself