Kiffin Leaves Ole Miss for LSU Head Coach
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BATON ROUGE, Lane Kiffin left Ole Miss this weekend and accepted LSU's head coaching job, saying Monday he could not pass up what he called the best job in college football. LSU introduced Kiffin at a stadium event after he and athletic director Verge Ausberry arrived by private plane. Kiffin acknowledged tense departures in Oxford and discussions with Ole Miss administrators about coaching in the College Football Playoff, then said timing made continuation impossible. WBRZ published contract terms showing a seven-year deal worth $13 million annually with performance bonuses. Reports emerged Monday. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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This 60-second summary was prepared by the JQJO editorial team after reviewing 6 original reports from CBS Sports, WBRZ, Yakima Herald-Republic, Jefferson City News Tribune, ESPN.com and NBC Sports.
Timeline of Events
- Kiffin served six years at Ole Miss, culminating in an 11-1 season and CFP ranking.
- LSU and other programs pursued Kiffin during a monthlong coaching search prior to his departure.
- Kiffin informed Ole Miss administrators Saturday that he planned to accept LSU's offer.
- Kiffin left Oxford Sunday amid visible fan protests and traveled by private plane to Baton Rouge.
- LSU formally introduced Kiffin Monday; WBRZ released the seven-year, $13M-per-year contract term sheet Monday.
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LSU, its athletic department and boosters benefited directly by securing Lane Kiffin on a high-profile seven-year contract that promises recruiting momentum, increased publicity and potential financial returns tied to on-field success.
Ole Miss, its players, coaching staff and fanbase suffered immediate disruption and public backlash as Kiffin departed amid an 11-1 season, creating postseason continuity and leadership challenges.
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