Brian Kelly gets first LSU signature win toppling Ole Miss: College football media reacts
By Scott Rogust
The LSU Tiger and head coach Brian Kelly defeated the No. 7 Ole Miss Rebels to get their signature win.
Brian Kelly arrived from Notre Dame to lead the LSU football program after the university moved on from Ed Orgeron. Kelly’s tenure got off to a rough start, falling to the Florida State Seminoles in the season-opener. However, they have won five of their next six games after that, with their lone loss coming to the then No. 8-ranked Tennessee Volunteers.
Now, Kelly has his signature win at LSU.
On Saturday, the Tigers hosted the No. 7 Ole Miss Rebels, and defeated them by the score of 45-20. To make this win even more impressive, LSU got this victory after trailing 17-3 at the very beginning of the second quarter.
College football media reacted to LSU’s huge victory over Ole Miss
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LSU outscored Ole Miss, 42-6 over the final three quarters today after falling behind by double-digits. Jayden Daniels went 18-of-22 over that stretch.. Impressive response by the Tigers.
— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) October 22, 2022
The moment you knew LSU was kicking ass today ….. https://t.co/cVYiyP3T36
— Booger (@ESPNBooger) October 22, 2022
#LSU goes on a 42-3 run to take down undefeated No. 7 Ole Miss, 45-20.
— Brody Miller (@BrodyAMiller) October 22, 2022
Suddenly, Brian Kelly and LSU are 6-2 (4-1 SEC) and in share of lead in SEC West with a massive matchup in two weeks as Alabama comes to Tiger Stadium.
LSU is Balling!! Kelly has the boys rolling.
— Ryan Clark (@Realrclark25) October 22, 2022
In all seriousness, I told everyone I thought LSU would cover in this game. I didn't expect THIS, though.
— Wes Rucker (@wesrucker247) October 22, 2022
LSU, up 38-20, on the way to saddling Ole Miss with its first loss.
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) October 22, 2022
Oh what an atmosphere it’ll be in a likely night game in Tiger Stadium when the Tigers host Alabama on Nov. 5, with the SEC West lead on the line.
The students rushed the field following #LSU's win over No. 7 Ole Miss.
— Shea Dixon (@Sheadixon) October 22, 2022
Not a big enough moment for goal posts to get touched, but they stayed out on the field with the team to sing the alma mater. pic.twitter.com/Gq0OcEsGIJ
Again, the Tigers trailed by two touchdowns three seconds into the second quarter. Then, the offense came to life, due in part to the play of quarterback Jayden Daniels.
Midway through the second quarter, Daniels tied the game at 17-17 following a touchdown pass to Jaray Jenkins and a touchdown run of his own.
Ole Miss would take their final lead of the game on a 48-yard field goal by Jonathan Cruz. From there, Daniels took over.
In the third quarter Daniels completed a one-yard touchdown pass to Mason Taylor to take a 24-20 lead. Then, in the fourth, Daniels ran for 11 and 17-yard touchdowns to bring their lead all the way up to 38-20. To further pour salt into the wound, Josh Williams scored on a one-yard rushing touchdown to bring LSU’s lead to 45-20.
Daniels finished the game completing 21 passes for 248 yards and two touchdowns on 28 attempts, while running for an absurd 121 yards and three touchdowns on 23 carries.
The Tigers got a huge win in Week 8 over the Rebels. Following their bye next week, LSU has a chance to end Alabama’s College Football Playoff hopes.
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