Overview
- Instead of attending the Sugar Bowl, Kiffin appeared courtside with Kim Mulkey at LSU’s women’s basketball game in Baton Rouge as Ole Miss played Georgia.
- Reports earlier in the week indicated he considered going to the Sugar Bowl, possibly with Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, and sources said ESPN was not receptive to his requested booth segment.
- Ole Miss beat Georgia to reach the CFP semifinals, and TV audio captured Rebels fans chanting an expletive about Kiffin late in the game.
- LSU is paying Kiffin under a bonus structure tied to Ole Miss’ postseason results, with reports indicating he earned about $500,000 from the Rebels’ Sugar Bowl win and could make more if they advance further.
- Multiple Ole Miss assistants already under contract with LSU, including offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr., continued coaching the Rebels through the playoff before transitioning to Kiffin’s new staff.