Lane Kiffin LSU, Ole Miss, Florida decision day, latest news, updates

It's Lane Kiffin decision day. Has the Ole Miss football coach figured out whether he's leaving or staying?

It's the day Ole Miss athletic director Keith Carter said Kiffin's decision would be announced. Ole Miss is trying to keep Kiffin. LSU and Florida are trying to hire him.

No. 6 Ole Miss (11-1, 7-1 SEC) just wrapped up its first College Football Playoff berth after winning the Egg Bowl 38-19 over Mississippi State (5-7, 1-7) on Nov. 28.

There are plenty of questions to be answered if Kiffin is leaving, including would he coach Ole Miss in the College Football Playoff?

And if his departure is immediate would he take some staff members, too, as Ole Miss figures out early signing day on Dec. 3 and the first round of the playoffs Dec. 19-20?

What happened in Lane Kiffin press conference after Egg Bowl?

Lane Kiffin was asked after the Egg Bowl if he expects to have his future decided by Nov. 29.

"I feel like I've got to," Kiffin said.

Kiffin said the decision is hard.

"I'm not trying to get pity but it's not as enjoyable as maybe some people think," he said.

Kiffin has been thinking about his father, Monte, frequently over the past week. In addition to being a revered NFL coach, Monte was a close confidant for his son.

Monte died July 11, 2024. Kiffin also lost his mother, Robin, in July.

"I miss my dad," Kiffin said. "I really missed him this week."

Ole Miss AD Keith Carter expects Lane Kiffin to stay with Rebels

ESPN reported during the Egg Bowl broadcast that Ole Miss athletic director Keith Carter said he expects Lane Kiffin to stay with the Rebels.

Florida out of Lane Kiffin sweepstakes, seeks Tulane's Jon Sumrall

Florida does not expect to hire Lane Kiffin, according to On3, which reported that the Gators have turned their attention to Tulane coach Jon Sumrall.

Sumrall was considered a possibility at Ole Miss if Kiffin left.

Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin has talked to more than 10 coaches for the job, according to the report.

Who is Lane Kiffin's family?

Ole Miss football coach Lane Kiffin's family has been in the news around the Florida and LSU coaching rumors.

Members of Kiffin's family visited Gainesville, Florida, Nov. 16, according to On3 and Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Nov. 17, according to the Advocate.

Lane Kiffin has three children with his ex-wife Layla, who moved to Oxford with their son Knox this year from California.

Lane and Layla Kiffin were married in 2004. They divorced in 2016, but Lane Kiffin has been open about his process of restoring the marriage.

Landry Kiffin is Lane Kiffin's oldest daughter and a student at Ole Miss. Landry has been a fixture at Ole Miss football games supporting her dad. She recently made headlines for dating LSU linebacker Whit Weeks.

Lane Kiffin's middle daughter Presley Kiffin is a freshman outside hitter on the Southern Cal indoor volleyball team.

Knox Kiffin is a sophomore quarterback at Oxford High School and a class of 2028 football recruit. Knox Kiffin will lead Oxford vs Tupelo on Nov. 28 in the MHSAA Class 7A semifinals at 7 p.m.

Lane Kiffin offer from LSU, Florida, Ole Miss expected to be huge raise

Lane Kiffin's current salary is $9 million. LSU, Florida and Ole Miss are expected to offer Kiffin in the $13 million to $14 million range, according to On3.

In addition the three schools are also expected to offer at least $25 million for NIL roster investment, according to the report.

What is Lane Kiffin's contract, salary?

Ole Miss' win against Oklahoma on Oct. 25 triggered an automatic contract extension for Kiffin.

Because it was Ole Miss' seventh regular-season win, Kiffin's state contract with the Ole Miss Athletic Foundation will be automatically extended one year on Jan. 1, 2026. His contract now runs through Dec. 31, 2031.

The added year will be worth $9 million, with $7.2 million guaranteed.

Kiffin's $9 million salary is tied for No. 6 in the SEC.

Lane Kiffin buyout

As of Dec. 1, 2025, if Ole Miss fires Kiffin without cause, he would be set to receive $36.6 million.

It is the 15th-most expensive buyout of the 105 programs USA TODAY Sports could review, and No. 7 in the SEC.

Sam Hutchens covers Ole Miss for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at [email protected] or reach him on X at @Sam_Hutchens_

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