Lane Kiffin LSU contract details out; insider says $100M deal on the table

Lane Kiffin is looking at a massive offer coming his way, whether he stays at Ole Miss or moves on to LSU

Published on: Nov 30, 2025, 05:28:02 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Lane Kiffin is looking at a massive offer coming his way, whether he stays at Ole Miss or moves on to LSU. An insider this week revealed estimates, stating that the 50-year-old could bag a deal worth $100 million over seven years. However, Kiffin is yet to make a decision and an announcement is expected this weekend.

Head coach Lane Kiffin of the Mississippi Rebels reacts against the Citadel Bulldogs (Getty Images via AFP)

What has Lane Kiffin said so far?

Kiffin has mostly remained mum about his future. After beating Mississippi State in the Egg Bowl, the coach was asked about his much-awaited decision. “I haven’t made a decision,” he said during a roughly 20-minute press conference.

“I’ve got some praying to do to figure this thing out,” Kiffin added. “I’m living one day at a time. I know that doesn’t help you, but it helps me.”

Earlier in the day, Ole Miss athletic director Keith Carter stated that he asked Kiffin to decide by Saturday so the Rebels would know if they need to look for a new coach before it’s too late to attract a preferred candidate.

Lane Kiffin's LSU offer

FOX Sports’ Bruce Feldman reported Saturday that LSU has offered Kiffin a massive seven-year deal worth roughly $100 million. The contract would make him one of the highest-paid coaches in the sport.

“I talked to LSU sources this morning, and they are very confident that Lane Kiffin is going to come to Baton Rouge and accept this job,” Feldman added.

“Expect for him to announce a decision later today.”

Lane Kiffin’s coaching career

1997-1998: Fresno State (assistant)

1999: Colorado State (graduate assistant)

2000: Jacksonville Jaguars (defensive quality control)

2001: USC (tight ends)

2002-2003: USC (wide receivers)

2004: USC (passing game coordinator/wide receivers)

2005-2006: USC (offensive coordinator/wide receivers)

2007-2008: Oakland Raiders (head coach)

2009: Tennessee (head coach)

2010-2013: USC (head coach)

2014-2016; Alabama (offensive coordinator/quarterbacks)

2017-2019: Florida Atlantic (head coach)

2020-present: Ole Miss (head coach)

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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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