Coaching Change & Contract - Lane Kiffin is leaving Old Miss, ranked seventh nationally, for conference rival LSU [1][3] - Kiffin's new contract with LSU is a 7-year deal worth at least $91 million [1] - Kiffin claims Old Miss rejected his request to coach through the playoffs [4] Impact & Reactions - Kiffin's departure has disrupted Old Miss's playoff picture [3] - Kiffin needed a police escort to leave Mississippi due to emotional fan reactions [2] - Old Miss hired their defensive coordinator Pete Golding to take over, aiming for stability [4] Recruiting & Timing - LSU may have strategically timed the hiring to impact recruiting between Old Miss and LSU [7] - The transfer portal opening in January necessitates Kiffin's immediate presence at LSU to rebuild the roster [9] Rule Considerations - There's a discussion about implementing rules similar to the NFL, restricting coaching hires until the season ends [7] - Colleges might start including clauses in contracts requiring coaches to leave at the end of their terms [10]
Lane Kiffin addresses backlash after Ole Miss departure
NBC News·2025-12-02 05:25