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LSU-Ole Miss set for primetime in Week 3

May 12, 2026 | 4:56 PM
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By Hunt Palmer

Two of Lane Kiffin’s first three games will draw the eyes of the nation.

His return to Oxford in purple and gold will be telecast in primetime on ABC. LSU visits Ole Miss on September 19, and the game will kick off at 6:30 central time, ESPN announced Tuesday.

The announcement comes hours after it was made known that ESPN’s College GameDay would originate from Baton Rouge for the season opener versus Clemson. That game will also be televisied in prime time on ABC. College Gameday has not officially committed to Oxford for Week 3, but all signs point that direction.

Kiffin attracts attention and creates buzz. His arrival in Baton Rouge dominated the final two months of the college football calendar in 2025. Now, LSU will be prominently featured in September as the Kiffin era begins

Hunt Palmer

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