Overview
- Kiffin confirmed in a written statement that he accepted LSU’s head‑coaching job, calling the decision difficult.
- He said athletic director Keith Carter denied his plan to coach Ole Miss through the playoffs while preparing for LSU.
- Ole Miss elevated defensive coordinator Pete Golding to lead the team for the postseason and began planning a search for a long‑term head coach.
- The Rebels finished 11-1 and are ranked No. 6 entering CFP selection, keeping their bid in play despite the coaching change.
- In an ESPN interview, Kiffin rejected a report that he issued an ultimatum to assistants to follow him to LSU after a tense week that included a viral exchange with a reporter.