Lane Kiffin has made LSU decision after key meeting; has one condition for Ole Miss exit

Lane Kiffin might be leaving Ole Miss for good. The 50-year-old has reportedly made a decision after his meeting at the UM chancellor's home

Published on: Nov 30, 2025, 09:33:28 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Lane Kiffin might be leaving Ole Miss for good. The 50-year-old has reportedly made a decision after his meeting at the UM chancellor's home on Saturday, but has one condition for LSU. It is unclear if the Tigers are ready to meet his only demand.

Ole Miss Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin celebrates with fans after the game against the Oklahoma Sooners (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)

Kiffin, who indicated on Friday that a decision could be announced this weekend, was a part of several meetings on Saturday. Yahoo Sports college football insider Ross Dellenger reported that AD Keith Carter and Lane Kiffin left the residence without speaking with reporters.

“Lane Kiffin's future hangs in doubt after a meeting at the UM chancellor's home over whether he may continue to coach despite intentions to leave for LSU, sources tell Yahoo Sports,” Dellenger posted on X, platform formerly known as Twitter. "Vehicles belonging to Kiffin & AD Keith Carter were seen leaving at 6:45."

The insider added that LSU is certain that Kiffin would join them. However, his decision is a bit delayed.

"LSU officials believe they hold Kiffin’s commitment to be their next coach, though his desire to continue coaching Ole Miss in the postseason is a snag delaying the formalization of the move, sources tell Yahoo Sports," Dellenger added.

Kiffin, per several reports, is expected to move to Baton Rouge. LSU has reportedly offered him a seven-year deal that could be worth close to $100 million.

“I feel like I've got to. There's a lot [that goes] into it. It's a hard decision. You guys have them all the time. You've got to make decisions about jobs you take and where you move, and we get paid a lot, so I understand we're under a lot of spotlight and scrutiny,” Kiffin said on Friday.

Dellenger added that Ole Miss is expected to keep Lane Kiffin from coaching in the College Football Playoff.

"There does seem to be an ultimatum this week: Sign a lucrative extension with the program or leave immediately for another job. If he chooses to leave, Kiffin is not expected to coach the playoff — a decision that school officials have arrived at over the past several weeks (not such a surprise given Kiffin’s actions up to this point)," the insider reported.

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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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