Lane Kiffin, the head coach of Ole Miss football, shared a Thanksgiving dinner with his family on Wednesday as the No. 6 Rebels prepared for their upcoming Egg Bowl game against Mississippi State on Friday.
There’s been quite a bit of discussion around Kiffin’s potential move to LSU or the University of Florida. He posted a family dinner photo on social media, giving a peek into his holiday celebration.
Last Friday, Kiffin met with Ole Miss officials to talk about his future, and a decision regarding his position is anticipated after the Egg Bowl.
Keith Carter, the vice president for intercollegiate athletics, noted, “Coach Kiffin and I have had many sharp and positive conversations regarding his future at Ole Miss.” He emphasized that while they’re considering next steps, the team’s current season remains the main focus. Kiffin seems committed to preparing his team for the game ahead.
Carter added, “Despite the noise outside, Coach Kiffin is focused on preparing his team for the Egg Bowl,” indicating that maintaining a supportive environment for the players is crucial right now. An update on Kiffin’s future is set to follow the game on Saturday.
The speculation surrounding Kiffin isn’t only affecting him; it’s also touching his family. His daughter, Landry, recently attended a luncheon of the LSU Women’s Booster Club, where she spent time with LSU linebacker Whit Weeks and his family.
Interest in Kiffin intensified after Billy Napier was let go from the University of Florida in October and Brian Kelly parted ways with LSU shortly after.
Reports suggest that LSU was looking to offer Kiffin a substantial contract, possibly around $90 million over seven years. Kiffin has denied claims of an ultimatum from Ole Miss regarding his future, stating he is concentrated on the Rebels’ solid season.
A win against Mississippi State could secure Ole Miss a place in the College Football Playoff, and Kiffin holds an impressive 54-19 record over six seasons with the team.
He was brought on as Ole Miss’ head coach in December 2019, following a stint as Alabama’s offensive coordinator under Nick Saban.
