Overview
- Kiffin chose to appear at LSU’s women’s basketball game in Baton Rouge, entering the court with coach Kim Mulkey to loud cheers, instead of attending Ole Miss–Georgia in New Orleans.
- On3 reported Kiffin had contacted ESPN about joining the Sugar Bowl broadcast, but the network was not receptive after his recent Texas Bowl booth appearance.
- He had been considering attending the Sugar Bowl—potentially with Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry—with local officials preparing security plans, according to multiple reports.
- Ole Miss advanced past Georgia in the Sugar Bowl under new coach Pete Golding, with six future LSU assistants, including offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr., still coaching the Rebels during the playoff.
- Kiffin’s LSU contract includes postseason bonuses tied to Ole Miss’ results, with reports saying he earned $250,000 after the Rebels’ first-round win and could collect more as they progress.