Lane Kiffin Expected to Depart Ole Miss for LSU Head Coaching Position
Lane Kiffin is anticipated to leave Ole Miss to become LSU's head football coach, with an announcement expected following a team meeting on Sunday morning.
Lane Kiffin, head coach of Ole Miss, is expected to accept the head coaching position at LSU, according to reports from ESPN. The anticipated contract is reportedly valued at approximately $12 million per year over seven seasons.
Kiffin has scheduled a team meeting with Ole Miss players at 10 a.m. Eastern time on Sunday, during which he is expected to announce his decision.
The timing of Kiffin's decision was influenced by the outcome of the Iron Bowl between Alabama and Auburn. An Alabama loss would have secured Ole Miss a spot in the SEC Championship, potentially complicating Kiffin's departure. However, Alabama's 27-20 victory over Auburn ended Ole Miss's championship hopes, facilitating Kiffin's expected move.
Kiffin met with Ole Miss athletic director Keith Carter and chancellor Glenn Boyce for over three hours on Saturday. Following the meeting, reports indicated that LSU believes they have secured Kiffin's commitment to be their next head coach.
LSU's head coaching position became available after the university terminated Brian Kelly last month, leading to widespread speculation about Kiffin's potential move to the Tigers.
When asked about his decision after Ole Miss's recent Egg Bowl victory, Kiffin stated, "I have a lot of praying to do," indicating the weight of his impending choice.
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