Ole Miss overcame a midseason coaching departure and injuries to reach its first playoff and a school-record 13 wins despite a narrow Fiesta Bowl loss.
College football betting: Can LSU hang with Ole Miss in Oxford?
LSU's disciplined, defense-and-possession approach clashes with Ole Miss's chaotic, tempo-driven offense; the game's outcome hinges on which identity can impose control.
Austin Simmons is limited in practice due to an ankle injury and unlikely to play significant snaps against Tulane; Trinidad Chambliss expected to start.
