The No. 7 LSU Tigers and No. 8 Ole Miss Rebels meet in the Magnolia Bowl, a rare top-10 ranked rivalry game available via various streaming platforms.
Key facts
- •The game takes place on Saturday, September 19, at 4:30 p.m. PT/7:30 p.m. ET.
- •LSU enters the game ranked No. 7, while Ole Miss is ranked No. 8.
- •The 1962 meeting was the last time both teams played while ranked in the top 10.
- •DirecTV, Fubo, and Hulu + Live TV offer free trial periods for new subscribers to stream the game.
- •LSU head coach Lane Kiffin previously coached the Rebels for six seasons.
The No. 7 LSU Tigers travel to Oxford to face the No. 8 Ole Miss Rebels on Saturday, September 19. This Magnolia Bowl matchup marks the first time in over 60 years that both programs are meeting while ranked in the top 10. The game is scheduled to air at 4:30 p.m. PT/7:30 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN.
By the numbers
Historical Context and Rivalry Stakes
The last time both teams faced each other as top-10 ranked programs was in 1962, a game Ole Miss won 15-7. The current matchup features LSU head coach Lane Kiffin, who previously spent six seasons leading the Rebels. Kiffin has publicly acknowledged expectations of a hostile environment at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, noting that safety plans are in place for the event. Recent history suggests a close contest, as the last three games between the two teams were decided by six points or fewer.
Streaming and Broadcast Options
Viewers can access the game through several live TV streaming services. DirecTV and Fubo both offer five-day free trials for new subscribers, providing access to the necessary channels. Hulu + Live TV also carries the game and offers a three-day free trial. Additionally, Sling TV provides access to ESPN and ABC in select markets, though it does not offer a free trial. ESPN Unlimited is another streaming option available for the game, which can also be accessed through specific DirecTV packages.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Hollywood Reporter, Rolling Stone.
