Lane Kiffin’s choice might take some time—possibly another week—while LSU gets ready to present a substantial offer.
Officials at LSU have been exploring the idea of giving the 50-year-old coach a seven-year contract worth $90 million. This comes amid increasing speculation that Kiffin, currently the head coach at Ole Miss, may leave. Reportedly, this contract would place Kiffin among the highest-paid coaches in NCAA history.
In addition, LSU might look to invest over $25 million in their roster using NIL agreements, which could be quite appealing for seasoned coaches.
Kiffin’s connections to LSU have surfaced since the school parted ways with head coach Brian Kelly back in October.
Meanwhile, Ole Miss announced that any decision concerning Kiffin’s future would be delayed until after the upcoming Egg Bowl against Mississippi State.
Keith Carter, the Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics, mentioned that he and Kiffin have had productive discussions regarding the coach’s future at Ole Miss. He also noted that while they’re navigating next steps, it’s crucial not to overlook the team’s historic season.
Reports from Yahoo Sports indicate that players on the Ole Miss squad are feeling unsettled about the constant speculation surrounding Kiffin’s decision and his somewhat wavering stance.
In recent weeks, Ole Miss officials have been working on enhancing Kiffin’s salary while ensuring he has guaranteed compensation on the roster.
Earlier this week, LSU officials reportedly toured Baton Rouge with Kiffin’s family, according to The Advocate.
Kiffin’s daughter, Landry, was seen at an LSU Women’s Booster Club event. She attended the luncheon alongside her boyfriend, Tigers linebacker Whit Weeks, his brothers West and Zach, who also play linebacker at LSU, and their mother.
If Kiffin opts to depart from Ole Miss—a team boasting a good shot at making the College Football Playoff—it would be rather extraordinary.
The Rebels currently sit at a 10-1 record, and a victory over Mississippi State could very well secure their chances in the playoff.
However, should they lose, they might find themselves entangled in competition with other 10-2 teams like Alabama, BYU, Miami, Notre Dame, and Oklahoma.
Kiffin took the helm at Ole Miss in 2020 and has led the team to a 115-53 record since then.
