Lane Kiffin, Ole Miss Rebels football and Egg Bowl
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Here’s a recap of LSU’s pursuit of Lane Kiffin as the Ole Miss coach gets closer to decision day. Kiffin remains the top target in the Tigers’ coaching search.
Gator Nation, brace yourselves. Lane Kiffin, according to sources, has turned down Florida, and UF fans aren’t merely disappointed. They feel betrayed. They feel vacuumed-out, like all the hope that had inflated over the past two weeks suddenly evaporated into a chilly weekend like a candle snuffed out after everybody’s gone home and the Thanksgiving dinner table has been
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ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum once compared him to Miley Cyrus and the late Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis called him a “flat-out liar.’’
College Football Playoff selection committee chair Hunter Yurachek confirmed Lane Kiffin leaving would be factored into Ole Miss' CFP seed.
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Lane Kiffin Could Become Highest-Paid Coach in College Football
Ole Miss, LSU, and Florida might offer Lane Kiffin over $15M, possibly setting him as the highest-paid in his field. We discuss where he could end up next.
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LSU reportedly finalizing massive $90 million offer for Lane Kiffin
The offer, however, goes far beyond salary. LSU is also prepared to commit more than $25 million in NIL roster investment, which is a component insiders believe may matter most to Kiffin as he weighs his future. The total represents over $115 million in upfront commitments with an unprecedented number.
Kiffin became the first coach in Ole Miss history to post three consecutive 10-win seasons with the Rebels’ 34-24 victory last weekend over Florida. Ole Miss fans chanted “We want Lane,” trying to persuade their sought-after coach not to bolt for another school. Kiffin sidestepped questions postgame about his future.