Overview
- Pete Golding said assistants who have agreed to join Lane Kiffin at LSU can coach only if LSU allows it, adding he expects no impact on Ole Miss’ preparation.
- A USA TODAY source said Charlie Weis Jr. will remain on the Rebels’ sideline for Thursday’s semifinal against Miami, with other staffing decisions still unresolved.
- Reports on running backs coach Kevin Smith conflict, with 247Sports indicating he has moved on to LSU and On3 reporting he planned to finish the postseason with Ole Miss.
- Tight ends coach Joe Cox and wide receivers coach George McDonald have signed with LSU, and senior analyst Dane Stevens and graduate assistant Sawyer Jordan are also set to depart.
- Ole Miss is active in the transfer portal, landing Baylor linebacker Keaton Thomas and being identified by On3 as the school to watch for defensive lineman Jaheim Oatis.