#4 LSU handed first loss of the season at #13 Ole Miss
OXFORD, MS (KLFY) -- In a surprising turn of events, #4 LSU was defeated by #13 Ole Miss 24-19 in the Tigers' first SEC road game of the season.
This loss marks the first of the season for LSU under head coach Brian Kelly, bringing their record to 4-1 overall and 1-1 in SEC play.
LSU's offense struggled significantly, particularly on third downs, converting only 2 of 11 attempts.
Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier completed 21 of 34 passes for 197 yards, throwing one touchdown and one interception.
The Tigers' ground game was also ineffective, managing just 57 yards and one touchdown on 22 carries.
Defensively, Blake Baker's unit forced two turnovers but allowed Ole Miss to amass 480 total yards and score three touchdowns.
LSU will have a bye next week before returning to Tiger Stadium on October 11th to face South Carolina.
The Tigers will look to regroup in the bye week and address some their offensive struggles ahead of hosting the Gamecocks in Baton Rouge for Homecoming.
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