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Lane Kiffin Skips Sugar Bowl for LSU Women’s Game as Ole Miss Upsets Georgia to Reach CFP Semifinal

ESPN reportedly rejected his bid for a Sugar Bowl segment after Ole Miss barred him from postseason coaching.

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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
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Overview

  • Ole Miss beat Georgia 39-34 in the Sugar Bowl quarterfinal to advance to a Fiesta Bowl semifinal against No. 10 Miami on Jan. 8.
  • Despite earlier reports he might attend with Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, Kiffin stayed in Baton Rouge and appeared at LSU’s women’s basketball game.
  • Kiffin posted supportive messages on X after the win, including praise for quarterback Trinidad Chambliss.
  • Audio on ESPN captured Ole Miss fans chanting an expletive about Kiffin in the game’s final moments.
  • On3 reported ESPN declined Kiffin’s request to appear on-air during the Sugar Bowl, and media have reported his LSU contract includes bonuses tied to Ole Miss’ playoff progress.