Overview
- No. 8 Ole Miss defeated No. 13 Oklahoma 34-26 in Norman to improve to 7-1, strengthening its College Football Playoff position.
- Multiple outlets reported that the seventh win activated an automatic one-year extension in Kiffin’s deal, valued around $9 million with $7.2 million guaranteed according to USA Today’s Steve Berkowitz.
- Kiffin told SEC Network he addressed coaching speculation with his players, framing it as recognition of the program’s success and a message for newer team members.
- Analysts noted the win and CFP calendar could make an immediate jump to Florida less likely this offseason, given early signing and transfer portal timelines.
- Oklahoma fans taunted Kiffin with the Gator Chomp during the game, and he was caught on a hot mic telling Sooners defender David Stone, “You’re a little quieter now than before,” after the final whistle.