Lane Kiffin notes what went wrong in first loss of the season to LSU

Lane Kiffin addressed the media after Ole Miss’ 45-20 loss to LSU.

He pinpointed what went wrong for the Rebels in their quest to win the West division. And with Alabama out to a fast start against Mississippi State and LSU looking stout after early losses, things are looking even bleaker.

Kiffin noted that poor tackling put the nail in the coffin on defense, while injuries didn’t help their case. He also said that the Rebels “didn’t do a lot right” on defense.

Lane Kiffin on the problems defensively against LSU:

“Missed tackles. We got pushed around. Had some injuries up there during the game…obviously doesn’t help. We didn’t do a lot right defensively.”

— Aidan Gallardo (@aidangallard0) October 22, 2022

The Tigers, as Kiffin said, did do a lot well on the defensive side of the ball. He noted their pass rushers were especially dangerous all evening against an offensive line that he said has to be better and will see improvement soon.

Lane Kiffin on the Ole Miss pass protection:

“They’ve (LSU) got really good rushers. They usually always do…You’re going to have a lot of issues on the road in this place (Tiger Stadium) and two freshman tackles and freshman running backs. We’re going to do better.”

— Aidan Gallardo (@aidangallard0) October 22, 2022

Kiffin said the offense had trouble against Harold Perkins as well. Perkins saw a lot of time on the field, with the defense turning around as his play impressed. Perkins was as impressive as anyone on defense on either side.

Lane Kiffin agrees https://t.co/xHnzvVtBlE pic.twitter.com/qLvcCOR5d0

— David Folse II (@davidfolse) October 22, 2022

Ole Miss looks to bounce back next week against Texas A&M.

Ethan Stone

Ethan Stone is a Tennessee graduate and loves all things college football and college basketball. Firm believer in fouling while up 3.