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Lane Kiffin Reacts to New Offensive Coordinator Being Hired By Ole Miss Football

Lane Kiffin is officially out as the head coach of the Ole Miss Rebels after making his move to Baton Rouge as the new shot-caller of the LSU Tigers. In an unprecedented move, Kiffin stepped away from the program amid a College Football Playoff run for an opportunity to become the next head coach at LSU.

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He’s a Mover Just Like His Dad: Cris Carter on Lane Kiffin Ditching Ole Miss for LSU

Lane Kiffin had the entire state of Mississippi up in arms after leaving Ole Miss midseason to take the vacant head coaching job at LSU. Some even believe the move shows shades of his father, Monte Kiffin.

College Football News / Field Level Media / December 9

Reports: 4 LSU assistants returning to Ole Miss for CFP

Four more Ole Miss assistant coaches who followed head coach Lane Kiffin to LSU are returning to coach the Rebels in the College Football Playoff, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.

Pete Carroll Endorses Lane Kiffin's Move to LSU Tigers Amid Ole Miss Departure

In a move that remains the hottest topic across college football, Lane Kiffin made the decision to depart the Ole Miss Rebels amid a College Football Playoff for the LSU Tigers job.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 9

Ole Miss Makes Coaching Decision Ahead Of College Football Playoff

The Ole Miss Rebels are the No. 6 seed in the 12-team College Football Playoff field and have a home game against the No. 11 Tulane Green Wave on December 20.

College Football News / LSU Tigers on SI / December 9

Lane Kiffin's Top Mentor Reveals Strong Statement on LSU Football's Future

The LSU Tigers remain in headlines this year following the splash hire of Lane Kiffin becoming the new head coach of the program in Baton Rouge. After athletics director Verge Ausberry circled Kiffin as the No.

College Football News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / December 9

National Analyst Reacts to Lane Kiffin Allowing LSU Coaches to Assist Ole Miss in CFP

The Ole Miss Rebels will be near full strength in the College Football Playoff with multiple assistant coaches that departed for LSU will return to Oxford to help the program.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / December 9

Lane Kiffin sends clear message after Nick Saban’s comments on career move

Lane Kiffin's opening week in Baton Rouge sparked a wave of recruiting flips in LSU's favor and ignited a high-profile back-and-forth among college football's biggest names.

College Football News / The SportsRush / December 9

Heisman Finalist Diego Pavia Reveals How He Would’ve Responded if Clark Lea Had Pulled Off a Lane Kiffin at Vanderbilt

Lane Kiffin’s break up with the Ole Miss Rebels is proving to be one of the most controversial story lines in the history of college football, and it isn’t difficult to understand why.

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Ole Miss football’s Charlie Weis Jr., 4 LSU assistants return to Oxford for Rebels’ CFB run

Ole Miss football’s run to the College Football Playoff was already wild. Now it has a full-blown crossover episode with LSU. Offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr.

College Football News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / December 8

Four Ole Miss Assistants Returning From LSU for College Football Playoff Preparation

In a decision that sent shockwaves across the college football scene, ex-Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin made the move to depart Oxford for an opportunity to become the new shot-caller of the LSU Tigers.

College Football News / LSU Tigers on SI / December 8

Lane Kiffin Allowing Multiple LSU Football Assistants to Coach Ole Miss in CFP Run

Lane Kiffin and the LSU Tigers continue navigating a strong start to December after the program formally introduced its new shot-caller one week ago. In what became the storyline of the 2025 college football season, Kiffin made the decision to depart the Ole Miss Rebels for an opportunity to become the head coach of the LSU Tigers.

College Football News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / December 8

Pete Golding Looking To Help Transition From Lane Kiffin Era: 'I'm Not a Twitter Guy'

The Pete Golding era is set to begin in Oxford as the new head coach of the Ole Miss Rebels prepares to square off against the Tulane Green Wave in the College Football Playoff this month.

College Football News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / December 8

Ole Miss Rebels Could Target This LSU Tigers Cornerback Transfer, Departs Lane Kiffin

Pete Golding and the Ole Miss Rebels are set to attack the NCAA Transfer Portal in January with roster reconstruction set to take place in Oxford. After the departure of head coach Lane Kiffin, Golding and Co.

College Football News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / December 8

Florida Gators AD Breaks Down Unique Pursuit Lane Kiffin, Why Program Shifted Gears

The Lane Kiffin saga officially wrapped up eight days ago after the ex-Ole Miss head coach made the decision to depart Oxford for the gig with the LSU Tigers.

College Football News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / December 8

Expert Computer Model Reveals Stunning Prediction for Ole Miss vs. Tulane in CFP

No. 6 Ole Miss (11-1, 7-1 SEC) will square off against the Tulane Green Wave in the program's College Football Playoff debut after the Rebels earned home-field advantage in the first-round.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / December 7

Lane Kiffin issues apology after abruptly missing ‘College GameDay’ appearance

Lane Kiffin was officially announced as LSU’s head coach after leaving Ole Miss, a move that reportedly included a seven-year contract worth around $91 million.

College Football News / LSU Tigers on SI / December 7

Ole Miss Receives Major News Despite Lane Kiffin's Move to Join LSU Football Program

In a move that sent shockwaves across the college football world, Lane Kiffin made the decision to depart the Ole Miss Rebels for the head coaching gig at LSU.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 7

Lane Kiffin, LSU Receive Good News on Sunday

The Lane Kiffin era officially began on Nov. 30, when the LSU Tigers announced his hiring after six seasons with the Ole Miss Rebels. Under his new deal, a seven‑year contract reportedly worth $91 million (about $13 million per year), expectations have rocketed in Baton Rouge for a rapid return to SEC relevance.

College Football News / Yardbarker / December 7

Lane Kiffin closes first week as LSU HC with massive coaching hires

Amid a busy first week as LSU Tigers head coach, Kiffin secured a pair of key coaching commitments.

Nick Saban addresses his conflict of interest regarding Kiffin

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Kiffin pursuer revealed in ESPN article

Ole Miss players push back at Kiffin's claim they wanted him to stay

Penn State salvages its coaching search with Matt Campbell hire

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / December 6

Nick Saban addresses his Lane Kiffin conflict of interest

Nick Saban defended his potential conflict of interest in privately offering advice to Lane Kiffin while publicly criticizing Ole Miss for not allowing Kiffin to coach the team in the College Football Playoff.

College Football News / Field Level Media / December 4

Police: Lane Kiffin escorted to airport, fan road rage claims false

Mississippi State Police provided departing coach Lane Kiffin a police escort to catch his flight to Baton Rouge and said his claims of fans "trying to run him off the road" were false.

College Football News / Yardbarker / December 4

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College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / December 3

Lane Kiffin accused of making inaccurate statement again

Lane Kiffin accused of making inaccurate statement by another Ole Miss figure

Ole Miss athletic director Keith Carter suggested Lane Kiffin was being dishonest.

Ole Miss players push back at Kiffin's claim they wanted him to stay

Mystery Kiffin pursuer is revealed

Did Nick Saban help LSU land Kiffin?

Paul Finebaum trashes new Ole Miss HC Pete Golding in comparison to Kiffin

Ole Miss flips elite WR recruit away from Kiffin, LSU

College Football News / Yardbarker / December 3

Mystery Lane Kiffin pursuer revealed in ESPN article

During his introductory news conference as LSU head coach, Lane Kiffin repeatedly mentioned choosing between four options for his 2026 home. On Wednesday, we learned who the mystery team was.

Ole Miss players push back at Lane Kiffin's claim they wanted him to stay

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Ole Miss flips three-star WR Kervin Johnson Jr. from Lane Kiffin, LSU

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Mississippi Rebels News / Yardbarker / December 3

Ole Miss players push back at Kiffin's claim they wanted him to stay

Ole Miss players push back at Lane Kiffin's claim they wanted him to stay

Lane Kiffin's departure from Ole Miss to LSU, just before the start of the College Football Playoff, has been the talk of the sport for the past week. The drama surrounding it does not appear to be going away anytime soon.

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Kiffin fiasco is latest example why college football must make changes

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College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / December 2

Lane Kiffin’s top assistant returns to Ole Miss for College Football Playoff

Ole Miss was not willing to let Lane Kiffin remain in Oxford to coach the team through the College Football Playoff, but one of his top assistants is going to finish out the year with the Rebels.