Lane Kiffin Reportedly Makes Coaching Move Amid Rumors of Leaving Ole Miss

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Lane Kiffin Reportedly Makes Coaching Move Amid Rumors of Leaving Ole Miss

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Jaron Spor | Last updated Nov 29, 2025 10:11 AM ET

As the find day of the 2025 college football regular season approaches, many will be paying attention to Ole Miss Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin.

Kiffin is expected to announce his decision regarding his future on Saturday. He is reportedly considering either staying in Oxford or leaving to coach the LSU Tigers. This season, Kiffin has done an impressive job, leading his team to an 11-1 record, following a 38-19 victory over the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Friday. His team is No. 7 in the College Football Playoff rankings and almost certainly guaranteed the first playoff berth in program history.

While fans await his decision, Mike Florio from NBC Sports reports that his sources indicate Lane Kiffin is assembling a coaching staff at LSU. However, Florio clarified that this does not mean he is confirming Kiffin's departure.

Ole Miss Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin has had plenty to celebrate in 2025Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

"This isn’t a report that Kiffin is leaving," Florio wrote. "We’ll leave that one to whoever gets the spoon-fed scoop. But it’s true that, as of Friday night, Kiffin is putting the pieces in place in the event he makes the leap to LSU."

If Kiffin were to leave Ole Miss, his contract situation could become complicated. His contract with the university runs through Dec. 31, 2030. According to USA Today, he has an annual salary of $9 million and can earn up to $2.6 million in bonuses during the 2025 season. If he chooses to leave Ole Miss, he must pay the university $4 million if he departs before the end of this season, or $3 million if he leaves afterward.

With Kiffin expected to announce his plans on Saturday, the final hours before the regular season ends may redefine both Ole Miss and LSU's futures. Whether he doubles down on Oxford’s historic run or jump-starts a new era in Baton Rouge, the college football landscape is bracing for one of its most consequential decisions.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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