Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves took to social media on Saturday night to mock LSU and former Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin after the Rebels’ 32-24 victory over the Tigers. The win marked Kiffin’s return to Oxford, Mississippi, where he previously coached. Reeves’ post highlighted the financial dealings that led to Kiffin’s departure from Ole Miss and LSU’s roster buildup in the offseason.

Ole Miss Edges LSU in Emotional Game

The game was a back-and-forth affair. LSU scored two touchdowns in the third quarter to cut the deficit to three points. The Tigers tied the game with a field goal in the fourth quarter, but Ole Miss responded with a 14-yard touchdown run by quarterback Trinidad Chambliss with 6:14 left. A two-point conversion gave the Rebels an eight-point lead, which they maintained for the win.

According to Saturday Down South, the game was described as ‘everything you could ever want in a sporting event.’ Fans and analysts had high expectations for the matchup, and the performance delivered on that hype.

Reeves’ Trolling and Political Rivalry

Reeves’ social media post was a continuation of the trash talking that had occurred throughout the week. He asked, ‘What does a $54 million buyout for the old coach, a $91 million contract for the new coach, and a $50 million roster get you?’ before answering, ‘An a-s whipping in Oxford, Mississippi!’

This was not the first time political figures had taken sides in the rivalry. Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, who played a role in Kiffin’s hiring at LSU, also commented on social media. Landry gave a shoutout to Ole Miss for the win, acknowledging the significance of the victory in the ongoing battle between the two states.

Reactions from Coaches and Players

Kiffin, who faced boos and middle fingers from the crowd at Vaught Hemingway Stadium, expressed mixed emotions after the game. ‘I’m glad it’s over,’ he said. ‘This was an emotional game for a lot of reasons. A lot of life-changing experiences here. A lot of really good people that helped me through some really hard times.’ Kiffin added that he was ‘a human, too’ and that the Ole Miss team ‘deserved to win.’

Chambliss, the game’s standout player, also spoke about the emotional weight of the win. He completed 33 of 48 passes for 363 yards and two touchdowns. ‘It meant more than other games,’ Chambliss said. ‘I’m finally glad we got that one out of the way because emotions were really high for this game.’

Ole Miss is expected to leapfrog LSU in the next AP poll, having entered the game ranked No. 8 while LSU was No. 7. The win has added another chapter to one of college football’s fiercest rivalries.