Lane Kiffin paused his Gator Bowl preparations on Thursday to respond to an interesting suggestion from a fan regarding the X's.
Hours before kickoff against Duke, X-user Sergeant Blackout offered a bet to the Ole Miss coach involving his daughter.
“Let's take a bet @Lane_Kiffin If we don't cover -17.5 today, I'll take my daughter on a date to the local @Chilis.” written by user.
It didn't take long for Kiffin, 49, to respond. write: “She's not a Chilean girl.”
But the Sargent Blackout isn't over yet, suggesting an alternative plan to the Rebels coach.
“Okay, then I'll go over there and have a beer and talk to the people at the career portal,” the user replied.
Kiffin's daughter Landry reportedly rejected the offer.
“He doesn't like beer.” she answered.
Kiffin chuckled at her daughter's reaction. Reshared on my pagewith four crying-laughing emojis.
The Rebels' fifth-year coach spoke candidly about his sobriety. Shared in an August 2024 interview with ESPN He says he hasn't drank alcohol in over three years.
Kiffin shares Landry, a member of Ole Miss' sorority Kappa Kappa Gamma, with ex Leila, son Knox, and daughter Presley, who plays volleyball at the University of Southern California.
Kiffin and Leila announced in 2016 that they had “mutually decided to divorce.”
“We are committed to ensuring that our children's future is our top priority. We are committed to maintaining a respectful and friendly relationship while raising these three wonderful children. We have no further comments, but please respect the privacy of the family.” Kiffin said in a statement. at that time.
The Gator Bowl between the Blue Devils and Ole Miss begins at 8 p.m. ET at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville.
The Rebels are the favorites to enter Thursday's contest.
