Lane Kiffin to Remain at Ole Miss, Ending Speculation of LSU Move

Lane Kiffin will remain as the head coach of the Ole Miss Rebels football program, according to a source cited by Scott Hughes on November 30, 2025. This announcement concludes a period of intense speculation and reports that linked Kiffin to the vacant head coaching position at Louisiana State University (LSU). The decision comes after days of high-stakes negotiations and widespread media coverage regarding his future.

Kiffin's decision to stay at Ole Miss follows a highly successful 11-1 regular season for the Rebels, which secured them a berth in the 12-team College Football Playoff. The coach's current contract with Ole Miss runs through December 31, 2031, with an annual salary of $9 million. This contract was automatically extended by one year on January 1, 2026, after the Rebels achieved their seventh regular-season win.

Reports from various outlets, including ESPN and The Athletic, had strongly indicated that Kiffin was expected to accept a lucrative seven-year, approximately $100 million offer from LSU. Sources close to the situation had suggested that Kiffin was poised to depart, with some reports even detailing a scheduled team meeting at Ole Miss where he would inform players of his exit. LSU had reportedly been finalizing a deal that would have made Kiffin one of the highest-paid coaches in college football.

Despite the significant offer from LSU and earlier rumors, Kiffin ultimately chose to continue leading the Ole Miss program. His decision maintains stability for the Rebels as they prepare for their first-ever appearance in the College Football Playoff. The outcome marks a pivotal moment for Ole Miss, retaining a coach who has revitalized the team and built it into a national contender.