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LSU, Florida Step Up Pursuit of Lane Kiffin as Ole Miss Seeks Answers

The high-profile courtship is intensifying, prompting Ole Miss to push for a prompt commitment from its 10-1 coach.

Overview

  • After Ole Miss beat Florida to reach 10-1, Lane Kiffin deflected questions about his future, saying he loves what the Rebels are doing and would not discuss job rumors during the season.
  • Reports indicate LSU arranged a private plane for members of Kiffin’s family to visit Baton Rouge, with additional reporting that his family visited Gainesville before Baton Rouge.
  • CBS Sports reporting cited by Yahoo Sports says Florida and LSU view Kiffin as a top target, with industry confidence in him staying at Ole Miss wavering and concerns noted about LSU’s internal politics.
  • AL.com, citing On3, reports athletic director Keith Carter wants Kiffin’s decision before next week as Ole Miss enters a bye ahead of the Nov. 28 Egg Bowl.
  • Multiple outlets describe Kiffin as the cycle’s key domino whose timing could delay other hires, even as other programs move to stabilize plans through extensions and recommitments.