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Lane Kiffin Faces Backlash Over Criticism of Carson Beck's $4.3M NIL Deal

Kiffin's remarks on the Miami quarterback's performance reignite scrutiny of NIL valuations and his own $9M salary at Ole Miss.

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Overview

  • Lane Kiffin questioned Carson Beck's $4.3 million NIL deal during a podcast, citing Beck's subpar performance against Ole Miss in 2024.
  • Beck, who transferred from Georgia to Miami, is set to replace NFL-bound Cam Ward, with the NIL deal being one of the largest in college football.
  • Kiffin clarified that he does not fault players for taking NIL money but criticized the lack of regulation in the current system.
  • Fans and critics highlighted Kiffin's own $9 million annual salary and Ole Miss's inconsistent performance, calling out perceived hypocrisy.
  • The debate underscores broader tensions in college football over NIL commercialization, transfer portal dynamics, and financial disparities.