Lane Kiffin's family has already made a decision; daughter's LSU relationship in focus

While the NCAA world awaits Lane Kiffin's decision between LSU and Ole Miss, it seems like his family is pushing the 50-year-old coach towards Baton Rouge

Published on: Nov 30, 2025, 08:16:31 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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While the NCAA world awaits Lane Kiffin's decision between LSU and Ole Miss, it seems like his family is pushing the 50-year-old coach towards Baton Rouge. Recent reports suggest that Kiffin's 20-year-old daughter, Landry's relationship with Tigers linebacker Whit Weeks might be playing a role in his call.

Lane Kiffin of the Mississippi Rebels before the game against the Georgia State Panthers (Getty Images via AFP)

The couple first revealed their relationship in September, a moment that raised eyebrows because it came just before Ole Miss faced LSU. Since then, the two have been seen at multiple LSU-affiliated events, including community gatherings and booster functions, gradually rooting Landry deeper into the Tigers’ orbit.

Her social media posts with Weeks and appearances at LSU activities have left the impression that she’s increasingly invested in life around the program. While Kiffin has not mentioned any such factor impacting his decision, reports say that it might be the final push he needs for a Baton Rouge transfer.

The Tigers are reportedly prepared to push hard, with recent reports pointing to a massive seven-year offer approaching $90 million, supported by major investment in roster-building resources.

Another hint this week came from Kiffin's dog, Juice. The Ole Miss mascot's social media post indicated that the coach might stay back.

Ole Miss waiting for answers

Back in Oxford, the Rebels are trying to keep their attention on the remainder of the season while quietly signaling they expect clarity on Kiffin’s plans soon.

“I haven’t made a decision,” Kiffin said after winning the Egg Bowl game on Friday.

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

Kiffin did not provide a specific time frame regarding Saturday’s decision or the time of the announcement, “it’s a fair question, but I really don’t know. That’s not my call.”

(With AP inputs)

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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