Lane Kiffin has one massive regret from ugly Ole Miss split
Lane Kiffin expressed regret over his departure from Ole Miss, wishing he had handled the situation differently. He wanted to coach the team through the College Football Playoff but ultimately left for LSU before the postseason. Kiffin's exit led to a difficult transition for both him and the Ole Miss players, who were left with a new head coach mid-season.
- ▪Lane Kiffin led Ole Miss for six years before leaving for LSU.
- ▪He wanted to coach the Rebels during their College Football Playoff run but was denied by the athletic department.
- ▪Kiffin admitted he could have approached his departure in a more straightforward manner.
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College Football Lane Kiffin has one massive regret from ugly Ole Miss split By Ryan Giancola Published May 21, 2026, 11:04 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Five months later, Lane Kiffin revealed the biggest regret of his unceremonious exit from Ole Miss. Kiffin led the Rebels for six years, creating a competitive team year after year in the SEC. But last December, that success could not keep him in Oxford after LSU came calling. Lane Kiffin coaching Ole Miss in 2022 AP That led to a dispute with the school over when he would leave, with Kiffin wanting to coach the team through its College Football Playoff appearance before he ultimately exited before the postseason.
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