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Titans Show Interest in Lane Kiffin as Florida Leads Chase and Ole Miss Pushes Extension

Ole Miss is pursuing an extension to retain the 53-19 coach, with decisions expected after the season.

Overview

  • The Athletic reported an industry source sees a "modicum of interest" in Kiffin from the Tennessee Titans for their head-coaching vacancy.
  • Kiffin is widely viewed as Florida’s top target, with LSU also expected to pursue him, according to multiple reports.
  • Ole Miss athletic director Keith Carter said the school is being proactive on a new deal, and reporting describes communication with Kiffin as positive.
  • Florida has contingency candidates if Kiffin declines, including Washington’s Jedd Fisch, Missouri’s Eli Drinkwitz and possibly Louisville’s Jeff Brohm, per The Athletic reporting cited by Newsweek.
  • Speculation has surfaced about extreme retention scenarios such as a for-cause move, but those discussions are unconfirmed and remain conjectural.