Lane Kiffin chooses between LSU and Ole Miss; big update on shocking decision

Lane Kiffin has made a final call on his future. The Ole Miss coach has to chose between staying back or moving to LSU

Published on: Nov 29, 2025, 02:39:25 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Lane Kiffin has made a final call on his future. During the Ole Miss vs Mississippi State Bulldogs Egg Bowl matchup on Friday, it was revealed that the coach will soon announce his decision - stay back with the Rebels or move on to LSU. This came after ESPN cited sources to report that Florida has shifted focus from Kiffin and is looking at other options.

Head coach Lane Kiffin of the Mississippi Rebels reacts during the first half against the Mississippi State Bulldogs (Getty Images via AFP)

Kiffin has been in a tough spot for weeks: stay put with the in-form Ole Miss or take on as the LSU Tigers' new program leader. During the Egg Bowl broadcast, ESPN shared several details coming from Ole Miss athletic director Keith Carter.

Carter seemed hopeful. He said Kiffin is expected to stay back in Oxford and lead them in the potential playoff run.

"Coach Kiffin and I have had many pointed and positive conversations regarding his future at Ole Miss, including meeting today with Chancellor Boyce," Carter said in a statement.

"While we discuss next steps, we know we cannot lose sight of what is most important -- our sixth-ranked team that is poised to finish the regular season in historic fashion."

Carter added that there's a lot of outside noise.

“Coach Kiffin is focused on preparing our team for the Egg Bowl, and together, we want to ensure that our players and coaches can concentrate fully on next Friday's game. This team is on the cusp of an unprecedented season, and it's imperative they feel the support of the Ole Miss family in the week ahead,” Carter added.

Should Lane Kiffin’s squad get the job done against Mississippi State on Friday, Ole Miss would close out the 2025 regular season at 11-1, a finish that would firmly place the Rebels in the national title conversation and strengthen their path to the College Football Playoff.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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