LSU expected to hire Lane Kiffin from Ole Miss, per ESPN reportAustin Curtright, USA TODAY NETWORKSun, November 30, 2025 at 1:20 PM UTC·2 min readLane Kiffin said after Ole Miss football's 38-19 win over rival Mississippi State on Friday, Nov. 28, that he'd have an answer on his coaching future Nov. 29.
However, that decision has yet to come, as the college football world awaits an announcement from Kiffin, who led the Rebels to an 11-1 finish this season and a likely College Football Playoff berth. The saga is reportedly set to come to an end on Sunday, Nov. 30, as ESPN reported early Sunday that LSU is expected to hire Kiffin away from Ole Miss.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementESPN noted Kiffin has yet to sign the deal that would reportedly pay him $12 million annually. ESPN's Marty Smith, who was on site at Ole Miss' facilities on Nov. 29, reported a team meeting was called for Nov. 30 at 10 a.m. ET.
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Virginia Tech hired James Franklin as its next head coach. Franklin was fired earlier this season at Penn State. He replaces Brent Pry, who was fired midseason by the Hokies.
Oklahoma State hired Eric Morris from North Texas to be the Cowboys next head coach. Morris replaces longtime OSU coach Mike Gundy, who was fired earlier this season.
Colorado State hired Jim Mora Jr. as its new head coach. Mora led UConn to back-to-back nine-win seasons and replaces Jay Norvell, who was fired midseason.
Oregon State hired Alabama co-offensive coordinator JaMarcus Shephard as its head coach, replacing Trent Bray who was fired after an 0-7 start this season.1 / 4These college football coaches are on the move. See who found new home
Virginia Tech hired James Franklin as its next head coach. Franklin was fired earlier this season at Penn State. He replaces Brent Pry, who was fired midseason by the Hokies.1 / 4These college football coaches are on the move. See who found new home
Virginia Tech hired James Franklin as its next head coach. Franklin was fired earlier this season at Penn State. He replaces Brent Pry, who was fired midseason by the Hokies.2 / 4These college football coaches are on the move. See who found new home
Oklahoma State hired Eric Morris from North Texas to be the Cowboys next head coach. Morris replaces longtime OSU coach Mike Gundy, who was fired earlier this season.3 / 4These college football coaches are on the move. See who found new home
Colorado State hired Jim Mora Jr. as its new head coach. Mora led UConn to back-to-back nine-win seasons and replaces Jay Norvell, who was fired midseason.4 / 4These college football coaches are on the move. See who found new home
Oregon State hired Alabama co-offensive coordinator JaMarcus Shephard as its head coach, replacing Trent Bray who was fired after an 0-7 start this season.Although, as Kiffin proved after a resolution to his coaching future didn't come to fruition on Nov. 29 like he said, things can change. Just ask Smith, who was candid about being in Ole Miss facilities all day Nov. 29, anticipating a decision.
"I wrote him at 8:46 (p.m.) CT and said, 'will there be a resolution tonight? Please God and heaven tell me yes,'" Smith said late Nov. 29 on SEC Football Now. "And he did not write me back."
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementKiffin met with Ole Miss athletic director Keith Carter for multiple hours Nov. 29, according to multiple reports. Kiffin was potentially waiting for the conclusion of the Iron Bowl between Alabama and Auburn, as the Rebels would've reached the SEC championship game with a Crimson Tide loss.
ESPN reported it's unlikely Kiffin coaches Ole Miss in the College Football Playoff, despite the Rebels firmly in the field after finishing 11-1 this season.
The 50-year-old coach was by far the most sought-after commodity of the 2025 carousel after he led Ole Miss to a 55-19 record in six seasons at the helm. He won 10 or more games in four of his six years with the Rebels and finished in the top 13 of the US LBM Coaches Poll three times.
Kiffin was also in the mix for the opening at Florida, although the Gators are expected to hire Tulane's Jon Sumrall, according to multiple reports.
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