After weeks of waiting, it’s official: Lane Kiffin is headed to LSU. The polarizing coach announced his decision via social media after an extensive back-and-forth that saw him consider remaining with Ole Miss or leaving to coach the Tigers.
Kiffin’s decision comes less than a month before the Rebels are expected to embark on their first College Football Playoff appearance in program history. Ole Miss also won its program-record 11th regular season game with Friday’s 38-19 victory over rival Mississippi State.
Kiffin also announced that after extensive conversations with Ole Miss athletic director Keith Carter, he will not be allowed to coach the Rebels through the postseason.
“While I am looking forward to a new start with a unique opportunity at LSU, I will forever cherish the incredible six years I spent at Ole Miss and will be rooting hard for the team to complete their mission and bring a championship to Oxford.” Kiffin wrote.
Kiffin departs Oxford with a 55-19 record over six years at Ole Miss. He won at least 10 games four times with the Rebels, though he never competed for an SEC title and never coached in a playoff game.
Ole Miss defensive coordinator Pete Golding is expected to replace Kiffin as the Rebels’ permanent coach. He’ll also lead Ole Miss through the College Football Playoff after spending the last three seasons on Kiffin’s staff.
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