College football's months-long soap opera drew to a long-awaited close yesterday, with Lane Kiffin announcing he would be leaving Mississippi for SEC rival LSU.
Kiffin became the central figure in a busy and occasionally unpredictable 2025 coaching carousel, with Florida and LSU, as well as his now-former employer, all vying for his services.
Ultimately, he chose the Tigers, who fired Brian Kelly eight games into his fourth season at the school.
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Kiffin turned the Rebels into a consistent national power, going 32-6 over the past three seasons. This year, Ole Miss is 11-1, setting a program record for regular season wins, and is widely projected to make the 12-team College Football Playoff field.
