Lane Kiffin Faces Backlash After Criticizing College Football Playoff Committee

The Ole Miss coach drew criticism for mocking playoff selections while his own team's performance fell short of contention.

Lane Kiffin, head coach of Ole Miss, criticized the College Football Playoff committee on social media for perceived uncompetitive matchups in the first round of games.
Kiffin sarcastically commented on blowout losses by Indiana and SMU but went silent after SEC team Tennessee suffered a 42-17 defeat to Ohio State.
Critics highlighted the irony of Kiffin's remarks, given Ole Miss' own 9-3 record and losses to underperforming teams like Kentucky, LSU, and Florida this season.
Social media users mocked Kiffin for his comments, noting his team's exclusion from the playoffs was justified based on their inconsistent performance.
Kiffin attempted to deflect criticism by posting motivational quotes online, but his statements were widely seen as tone-deaf.