LSU overtime win vs. Ole Miss: Reactions from former Tiger players
It was a wild Saturday night in Death Valley, as LSU secured a dramatic 29-26 overtime victory against Ole Miss, thanks to a clutch 25-yard touchdown pass from Garrett Nussmeier to his top target, Kyren Lacy.
The sold out game with more than 102,000 fans in attendance, was filled with ups and downs, and came down to a nerve-wracking finish. LSU’s gritty quarterback fought his way through a challenging contest, calling it one of his worst games of his career. He completed 22-of-51 passes for 337 yards, tossing three touchdowns but also getting picked off twice. It wasn’t the cleanest performance by any means, but as they say in the SEC, a win is a win. The Tigers now improve to 5-1, keeping their College Football Playoff hopes alive.
LSU head coach Brian Kelly acknowledged in his postgame press conference that there’s plenty of room for improvement, but he praised the resilience of his quarterback and the entire team, “I thought he grew more today than at any other time that he’s been here.”
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With a crucial win under their belt, LSU now looks ahead to the rest of their SEC slate. The victory keeps them firmly in the hunt for a playoff spot, as the Tigers continue to chase their ultimate goal of a national championship. Next up, at Arkansas on October 19 at 6 p.m. CT.
After the game, social media buzzed with reactions from former LSU players celebrating the Tigers’ thrilling overtime victory. The sideline and stadium were packed with LSU legends and stars, including Shaq, Justin Jefferson, Odell Beckham Jr. and Paul Skenes.
Here’s what some former Tigers had to say right after the game concluded:
