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Lane Kiffin expects hostility in his return to Ole Miss as Louisiana officials and school leaders coordinate security for the Magnolia Bowl.
On Saturday, Sept. 19, LSU head coach Lane Kiffin returns to Oxford, Mississippi, as the LSU Tigers face the Ole Miss Rebels in a Southeastern Conference opener.
Kiffin famously left Ole Miss for LSU less than 10 months ago, departing just two days after the Rebels' 38-19 win over Mississippi State in the Egg Bowl, creating animosity among the fan base.
Oxford Police Chief Jeff McCutchen is "pulling out all the stops" to prepare for Saturday, including extra horse-mounted patrols, while Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry confirmed his office discussed safety with Mississippi officials.
Both teams enter the top-10 collision undefeated at 2-0, marking the first time in 64 years that both sides are ranked in the top 10 for this matchup.
Addressing the "hatred" from fans, Kiffin told his players to ignore outside attention and focus on the game, stating, "I said really the pressure's on them.