Somehow, Lane Kiffin’s return to Ole Miss wasn’t the wildest thing to happen in college football in Week 3.
From an improbable ending in Nashville to some serious quarterback concerns at Texas A&M, we break down the biggest stories on Saturday in our latest round of winners and losers.
Associated Press No. 8 Ole Miss got payback over former coach Lane Kiffin in his return to Oxford with the No. 7 LSU Tigers (2-1, 0-1 in SEC), coming away from a raucous home environment with a 32-24 win.
But more important than gaining bragging rights over Kiffin, the Rebels showed why they must be taken seriously in the national title race thanks to a great performance from quarterback Trinidad Chambliss, particularly in the first half. He finished 33-of-48 for 363 yards, two touchdowns and an interception, showing complete command of the Rebels offense and rarely appearing fazed outside of a quiet third quarter.
If living well is the best revenge, Ole Miss has mastered the art of retribution.
NC State invented a new way to lose on Saturday.
The Wolfpack were all set to leave Nashville with a 31-28 road win over Vanderbilt only to have things blow up in incredible fashion.
Attempting to run out the clock with six seconds left, quarterback C.J. Bailey lost a fumble in the end zone that Vanderbilt recovered to escape with a 35-28 win.