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Lane Kiffin Skips Sugar Bowl, Attends LSU Women’s Game After ESPN Declines Broadcast Bid

An unusual staff overlap with a looming transfer‑portal window keeps Ole Miss–LSU tensions high during the Rebels’ playoff run.

Lane Kiffin speaks at a press conference as he is introduced as the new head football coach of the LSU Tigers at Tiger Stadium on December 01, 2025 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Dec 27, 2025; Houston, TX, USA; Louisiana State Tigers head coach Lane Kiffin looks on prior to the game against the Houston Cougars at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images
AUBURN, ALABAMA - NOVEMBER 22: Deuce Knight #9 of the Auburn Tigers slips a tackle attempt from Kaleb Hutchinson #17 of the Mercer Bears in the first half at Jordan Hare Stadium on November 22, 2025 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Brandon Sumrall/Getty Images)
Mississippi wide receiver Harrison Wallace III (2) tries to avoid the tackle of Georgia defensive back Kj Bolden (4) during the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans,

Overview

  • Kiffin was reported to be considering a Superdome appearance with Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, but he opted to attend LSU’s SEC opener in women’s basketball on Thursday night.
  • On3 reported that Kiffin sought a segment in ESPN’s Sugar Bowl booth; multiple outlets said the network was not receptive to the request.
  • Six assistants already under contract with LSU, including offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr., are coaching Ole Miss through the College Football Playoff, a setup described as unusual and awkward.
  • Coaches, administrators, and media have flagged potential tampering and roster‑retention risks as the transfer portal opens at 12 a.m. ET on Friday, with both programs active in recruiting.
  • Kiffin’s LSU deal includes bonuses tied to Ole Miss’ postseason results, and he reportedly earned $250,000 after the Rebels’ first‑round win over Tulane.