Ole Miss Beats Tulane 45-10; Simmons' Status TBD

Trinidad Chambliss filled in for Austin Simmons and led No. 13 Ole Miss to a 45-10 victory over previously undefeated Tulane, throwing for 307 yards and rushing for 112 as the Rebels finished with 548 total yards. Ole Miss built a 23-3 halftime lead, scored on all six red-zone trips, and its defense limited Tulane to 282 yards while forcing multiple turnovers on downs. The win improved Ole Miss to 4-0 and included contributions from Kewan Lacy (two rushing touchdowns) and kicker Lucas Carneiro (perfect on field goals). Coach Lane Kiffin said he is wary of LSU’s offseason defensive makeover — calling it the best LSU defense they’ve faced in years — and previewed the Sept. 22 matchup. Kiffin added that Simmons dressed but did not play, remains the starter “at 100%,” and Ole Miss will evaluate his ankle before naming the Week 5 starter, with health determining the decision.