Lane Kiffin’s future with Mississippi football is up in the air during the Rebels’ bye week.
After meeting with Kiffin on Friday, Nov. 21, Mississippi athletic director Keith Carter released a statement on his personal X account (formerly Twitter), updating fans about the status of the head coach of the likely College Football Playoff-bound Rebels.
‘Coach Kiffin and I have had many pointed and positive conversations regarding his future at Ole Miss, including meeting with Chancellor (Glenn F.) Boyce,’ Carter wrote in his statement. ‘While we discuss next steps, we know we cannot lose sight of what is most important ― our sixth-ranked team that is poised to finish the regular season in historic fashion.
‘Despite the outside noise, Coach Kiffin is focused on preparing our team for the Egg Bowl, and together, we want to ensure that our players and coaches can fully concentrate on next Friday’s game. This team is on the cusp of an unprecedented season, and it’s imperative they feel the support of the Ole Miss family in the week ahead.
‘An announcement on Coach Kiffin’s future is expected the Saturday following the game.’
Kiffin is reportedly the top candidate for both the LSU and Florida head coaching positions. The Tigers fired Brian Kelly on Nov. 21, following a loss to Texas A&M, while the Gators fired Billy Napier on Oct. 19, following a win over Mississippi State. LSU is preparing to offer Kiffin a $90 million deal, Yahoo! Sports reported.
The Rebels are on their bye week, but take on rival Mississippi State in the Egg Bowl on Friday, Nov. 28. A decision on Kiffin’s future is expected the next day, on Saturday, Nov. 29.