Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Ole Miss Gives Lane Kiffin Pre-Egg Bowl Deadline as Florida, LSU Step Up Pursuit

Family visits to Gainesville plus a reported LSU-arranged flight have intensified pressure while Ole Miss considers postseason contingencies.

Overview

  • Reports from The Athletic and On3 say Ole Miss has told Kiffin to decide on his future before the Nov. 28 Egg Bowl.
  • Florida and LSU have targeted Kiffin, with outlets reporting his family visited Gainesville on Sunday and Baton Rouge on Monday after LSU sent a private plane.
  • Kiffin declined to discuss his plans after beating Florida, saying talking about it would be disrespectful to his players.
  • Ole Miss is 10-1 and tracking toward a College Football Playoff berth, raising stakes for roster planning and postseason preparation.
  • Coverage from CBS Sports and others notes confidence in a return has cooled since recent extension talks, and sources say Ole Miss is evaluating options including suspension with pay or firing if he remains noncommittal.