Lane Kiffin and Ole Miss to Decide Coaching Future After Egg Bowl

Ole Miss athletic director Keith Carter announced that discussions regarding head coach Lane Kiffin's future will be postponed until after the team's final regular-season game against Mississippi State on November 28.

"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 season in historic fashion," Carter stated.

Kiffin, 50, has been linked to coaching vacancies at Southeastern Conference rivals LSU and Florida. Reports indicate that members of Kiffin's family have recently visited Gainesville, Florida, and Baton Rouge, Louisiana, fueling speculation about a potential move.

In response to rumors of an ultimatum from Ole Miss requiring a decision before the Egg Bowl, Kiffin denied such claims, stating, "That's absolutely not true."

Under Kiffin's leadership, Ole Miss has achieved four 10-win seasons in five years, including a program-record 11 wins in 2023. The Rebels are currently 10-1 and ranked sixth nationally, with aspirations for both the SEC Championship Game and a College Football Playoff berth.

A decision regarding Kiffin's future with Ole Miss is expected on November 29, following the Egg Bowl.