A hot, mostly clear evening awaits LSU and Ole Miss tonight when they meet at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss., with kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
Temperatures should sit in the low-to-mid 90s around kickoff before falling into the 80s. With little chance of rain and barely any wind, we should see the best that both teams have to offer in this highly anticipated SEC rivalry tonight that doubles as Lane Kiffin's return.
LSU vs Ole Miss weather forecast
The National Weather Service hourly forecast near Vaught-Hemingway Stadium calls for 95 degrees at 6 p.m. CT and 91 at 7 p.m., which suggests a low-90s temperature when this game kicks off at 6:30 p.m. local time. Temperatures should fall to 86 by 8 p.m. and 81 by 10 p.m.
Rain chances are just 1% from 6-10 p.m. CT, with mostly clear skies and winds around 0-1 mph. The heat index is forecast to fall from 98 degrees at 6 p.m. to 94 at 7 p.m.
The NWS canceled the area's heat advisory at 1 p.m. CT Saturday, though it will still be hot through warmups and the early part of the game.
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How weather could impact LSU vs Ole Miss
Ole Miss has averaged 314.5 passing yards per game through its first two games, and the dry forecast tonight should allow Trinidad Chambliss and the Rebels to attack through the air against a terrifying Tigers pass rush.
Heat remains the main weather issue for both sidelines early, but we should see things cool off into the second half so it likely won't have too much of an impact on the final score. For fans attending, Ole Miss permits one sealed plastic water bottle of 20 ounces or less inside the stadium.
LSU vs Ole Miss prediction markets
As of Saturday afternoon, Kalshi listed LSU with a 57% implied win probability and Ole Miss at 43%. The contract for the teams to combine for more than 58.5 points had a Yes price of 50 cents and a No price of 51 cents.
The latest weather forecast shouldn't impact trading activity much if at all with no rain or heavy wind in the forecast. Our college football analyst Rob Paul is backing LSU behind its elite defense in his LSU vs Ole Miss prediction.
How to watch LSU vs Ole Miss
| Location | Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, Oxford, Miss. |
| Date | Saturday, September 19, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 7:30 p.m. ET / 6:30 p.m. CT |
| TV | ABC |
