LSU Expected to Hire Lane Kiffin as Head Coach

LSU is expected to announce the hiring of Lane Kiffin as its new head coach on Sunday, according to sources. The anticipated seven-year contract would pay Kiffin approximately $12 million annually, placing him among the highest-paid coaches in college football.

Kiffin, 50, recently led Ole Miss to an 11-1 regular season, culminating in a 38-19 victory over Mississippi State. This performance has positioned the Rebels for a spot in the 12-team College Football Playoff (CFP). However, Ole Miss officials anticipate that Kiffin will not coach the team in the CFP, barring unforeseen developments.

Sources indicate that Kiffin is scheduled to meet with Ole Miss players at 10 a.m. ET on Sunday to discuss his future. Following this meeting, an official announcement regarding his coaching position is expected.

On Saturday, Kiffin met with Ole Miss Athletics Director Keith Carter and Chancellor Glenn Boyce to deliberate his decision. Despite these discussions, no official announcement was made that day.

Ole Miss administrators have expressed that if Kiffin accepts the LSU position, he will not be permitted to coach the Rebels in the CFP. This decision aims to prevent potential conflicts, especially with the transfer portal opening on January 2.

Despite Kiffin's potential departure, Ole Miss remains a strong candidate to host a first-round CFP game at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on December 19 or 20.