SEC Week 3: No. 7 LSU heads to No. 8 Ole Miss in a grudge-filled showdown

Things to watch this week in the Southeastern Conference. Game of the week.

Key points

• LSU leads the overall series between these border rivals 65-39-3, but Ole Miss has won three of the past five meetings, including last year in Oxford.
• 8 Ole Miss (2-0), Saturday, 7: 30 p.m.
• LSU visits Ole Miss as Lane Kiffin returns to Oxford in one of the most highly anticipated matchups of the season.
• LSU has allowed just two offensive touchdowns through two games but it will be challenged on the road by this duo.

No. 7 LSU (2-0) at No. 8 Ole Miss (2-0), Saturday, 7: 30 p.m. ET (ABC).

LSU visits Ole Miss as Lane Kiffin returns to Oxford in one of the most highly anticipated matchups of the season. Not only is it a heavyweight SEC opener for two playoff hopefuls but it's loaded with grudge potential and off-field storytlines that includes court fights.

While Kiffin's departure led to turnover on both teams, the Rebels have the benefit of two Heisman Trophy contenders in the backfield with quarterback Trinidad Chambliss and running back Kewan Lacy. LSU has allowed just two offensive touchdowns through two games but it will be challenged on the road by this duo. Likewise, new Tigers quarterback Sam Leavitt has had mixed results and is coming off a three-interception game.

LSU leads the overall series between these border rivals 65-39-3, but Ole Miss has won three of the past five meetings, including last year in Oxford. The Tiges are 2.5-point favorites.

For now, SEC Week 3: No. 7 LSU heads to No. 8 Ole Miss remains the part of the story worth watching, and further updates are likely as more details are confirmed.