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SEC West title in hand, LSU visits Ole Miss

Nov 17, 2007 - 11:59 AM No. 1 LSU (9-1) at Mississippi (3-7) 3:30 pm EST

OXFORD, Mississippi (Ticker) -- Louisiana State coach Les Miles does not have to worry about winning the SEC West.

Having already wrapped up the division crown, Miles' top-ranked Tigers return to Southeastern Conference play Saturday when they visit rested Mississippi.

LSU (9-1, 5-1 SEC West) appeared as though it would merely need to win either this week or next week vs. Arkansas to claim the division and book a spot in the conference championship game.

But Alabama and Auburn both lost last Saturday, giving the title to the Tigers.

The Tigers played their final non-conference game last Saturday and crushed Louisiana Tech at home, 58-10.

Matt Flynn overcame two interceptions to throw three touchdowns and run for another score for LSU, which has won three straight games since a triple-overtime setback at Kentucky on October 13.

The Tigers moved up one spot to the top of the polls after Ohio State lost on Saturday.

Ole Miss (3-7, 0-6 West) has not played since edging Football Championship Subdivision squad Northwestern State here on November 3, 38-31.

BenJarvus Green-Ellis ran for 120 yards and three TDs for the Rebels, who had dropped their previous three contests.

LSU has won the last five meetings since a 35-24 home loss in 2001.