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SEC’s Best in-Conference Games: Number 6: Ole Miss at LSU

By Justin Melton

Sep 19, 2015; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; Louisiana State Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) leaves the field after scoring three touchdowns against the Auburn Tigers at Tiger Stadium. LSU won 45-21. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 19, 2015; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; Louisiana State Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) leaves the field after scoring three touchdowns against the Auburn Tigers at Tiger Stadium. LSU won 45-21. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 29, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Les Miles watches play against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the first quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports
Les Miles needs a win. Will he get it? Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports /

Special Teams and Coaching:

LSU lost senior kicker Trent Domingue, who was 13 of 17 on field goals last season over a scholarship dispute. That leaves Colby Delahoussaye as the likely starter. He has made 83 percent of his career field goal attempts. Punter Jamie Keehn graduated, so now the punting duties will fall to redshirt freshman Josh Growden. The Tigers do return both their primary kick returner, Derrius Guice, and punt returner, Tre’Davious White. Last year both performed well in their respective roles.

Ole Miss returns both of its specialists this season. Kicker Gary Wunderlich knocked through 19 of his 25 field goal attempts. Punter Will Gleeson averaged 41 yards per punt. Primary kick returner Jaylen Walton graduated. Someone else will have to step into that role this season.

In terms of coaching, Hugh Freeze appears to be trending up, while Les Miles is currently treading water. Nevertheless, Miles has won a national title and has been able to sustain success for a longer period of time.

Advantage: Even

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