Lane Kiffin will leave Ole Miss
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Ole Miss Coach Lane Kiffin is one of college football‘s most recognizable names. With dozens of wins under the Rebels’ belt, Kiffin solidified his name in sports history. But above all of that, he’s a dad to three children: daughters Landry and Presley and son Monte, whom he shares with ex-wife Layla Kiffin.
Florida and LSU fired their coaches midseason, and turned their sights on Lane Kiffin. And he's the villain of this story?
ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum once compared him to Miley Cyrus and the late Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis called him a “flat-out liar.’’
Plus, will CFP playoff expansion really solve the problems of win-now or bust leading to high coaching turnover?
Lane Kiffin has been a captivating figure in college football for over a decade, and his recent developments have kept fans and analysts alike on high alert. This article explores Kiffin's tumultuous career, the recent speculation surrounding his coaching future, and the implications for the teams vying for his services.
Only this year, the Egg Bowl arguably passes the Iron Bowl or OSU-MIchigan or the Bulldogs and Yellow Jackets in intrigue because when the No. 6 Rebels travel to Starkville on Friday at noon to face the Bulldogs and their cowbells, it may be the last time Lane Kiffin coaches Ole Miss. Tennessee fans are used to Lane’s lack of loyalty.
The Florida Gators lost to Tennessee 31-11, their first defeat at the hands of the Volunteers at home in more than 20 years. The team has been inconsistent under interim head coach Billy Gonzales, with exemplary efforts against Georgia and Ole Miss interleaved with crushing losses to Kentucky and UT.