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Lane Kiffin Criticizes Carson Beck’s $4.3M NIL Deal, Igniting Debate Over College Football Economics

The Ole Miss coach questioned the Miami quarterback's valuation, reigniting scrutiny of the NIL system and drawing backlash over his own $9 million salary.

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Overview

  • Carson Beck signed a $4.3 million NIL deal with the Miami Hurricanes after transferring from Georgia, making it one of the largest in college football.
  • Lane Kiffin mocked Beck’s valuation on The Pivot Podcast, referencing Beck’s subpar performance in a 28-10 loss to Ole Miss during the 2024 season.
  • Kiffin clarified that his criticism targets the uncapped NIL system, which he says allows unlimited booster influence and undermines program stability.
  • Fans and critics responded by highlighting Kiffin’s own $9 million annual salary and Ole Miss’ struggles to reach the College Football Playoff under his leadership.
  • The controversy underscores growing tensions in college football over NIL deals, transfer portal dynamics, and the balance between player compensation and team culture.