Overview
- No. 7 Ole Miss beat Florida 34-24 to move to 10-1, entering a bye before the Egg Bowl with a strong path toward the College Football Playoff.
- Asked postgame if he expects to be at Ole Miss in 2026, Kiffin said he loves what is happening in Oxford but would not address his future immediately after the game.
- Florida’s head-coaching vacancy continues to be linked to Kiffin by multiple outlets, with some reporting booster outreach to his agent Jimmy Sexton.
- Ole Miss athletic director Keith Carter has publicly said the school aims to keep Kiffin long term, with reporting that a significant extension is ready.
- Fans amplified the stakes with “We want Lane” chants in Oxford as coverage noted Ole Miss is preparing for a compressed decision window during the bye week, including contingency planning if Kiffin explores other options.