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Lane Kiffin's press conference: Ole Miss coach states decision on his future will be made Saturday.

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TL;DR

  • Lane Kiffin has not yet decided on his future, with an announcement expected Saturday.
  • Kiffin is reportedly choosing between staying at Ole Miss or moving to LSU.
  • Florida has reportedly shifted focus to other coaching targets.
  • Kiffin is seeking advice from mentors like Nick Saban and Pete Carroll.

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On Friday, Ole Miss secured another impressive victory for its 2025 season, defeating in-state rival Mississippi State by a score of 38-19 on the road.

The matchup brought about a series of enchanting storylines. Quarterback Trinidad Chambliss balled out, producing nearly 400 yards of total offense less than 12 hours after reportedly having his jersey swiped by rowdy Bulldogs fans.

Lane Kiffin, the Ole Miss head coach, has consistently been one of college football's most engaging personalities. His reputation remained intact on Friday when he launched sharp criticisms at Mississippi State's entire athletic department following a second-quarter scuffle that escalated into a widespread fight. He also confronted an Ole Miss reporter after he chose to quote a well-known — and explicit — lyric from Ludacris to characterize the Kiffin Effect.

However, ultimately, everyone's attention — and hearing — was focused on Kiffin's postgame press conference. Given the widespread rumors about his potential departure, with LSU and Florida having already extended substantial financial offers to his representatives, many within the college football community are speculating if Kiffin will move on to another position in 2026.

Kiffin informed reporters that he has not yet reached a conclusion. He suggested that an announcement concerning his future was imminent, with Saturday being the probable day.

Kiffin provided few details regarding his decision-making. However, the Gators have been eliminated, as ESPN's Pete Thamel reported that Florida is turning to new targets.

AllSportsPeople provided real-time updates and key moments from Lane Kiffin's post-game press conference after the Egg Bowl on Friday. Here's a summary of Kiffin's statements after the game concluded at Davis Wade Stadium on Friday afternoon.

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Live updates from Lane Kiffin's press conference

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4:30 p.m.:  Kiffin doesn't know if he'd be permitted to coach in Ole Miss' CFP matchups if he were to leave the program.

"That's not my call," Kiffin said, per The Athletic's Grace Raynor.

4:28 p.m.:  Kiffin revealed that it has been hard coming to grips regarding his future without his father. He has been speaking with a host of mentors, including Nick Saban and Pete Carroll, to figure out what to do.

4:26 p.m.:  Kiffin feels compelled to make a decision on Saturday. Unsurprisingly, the process of figuring out his next move hasn't been very enjoyable.

4:24 p.m.:  Kiffin said the decision will be a difficult one regardless of where he lands. He expressed "relief" that his players responded to the whispers with a strong outing, one that moves them even closer to a CFP berth.

4:18 p.m.:  Kiffin hasn't yet made a decision on his future, he tells reporters. He'll attend his son's high school playoff game tonight and search for some clarity ahead of the most momentous decision of his career.

"I gotta do some praying and figure this thing out," Kiffin said. "I live life one day at a time."

4:15 p.m.:  Kiffin opens his presser by praising his players for keeping their heads amid all the speculation regarding his future.

3:59 p.m.:  Kiffin confronted an Ole Miss reporter, calling him a "h—." It seems the reporter, Ben Garrett of the Ole Miss Spirit, likened LSU and Florida's courtship of Kiffin to turning "a h— into a housewife."

3:54 p.m.:  The Rebels are savoring their win during rivalry week. According to Yahoo Sports' Ross Dellenger, the aroma of cigars still permeates the Rebels' locker room.

3:45 p.m.:  Kiffin shared an embrace with Ole Miss chancellor Glenn Boyce after today's game. Is that a "going away" gesture or a sign that Kiffin is staying with his Rebels troops? We'll find out tomorrow, it seems.

3:40 p.m.:  Here's a look at Kiffin's postgame antics following Ole Miss' win. Looks like he's a "belt-to-ass" enthusiast, after all:

3:35 p.m.:  Kiffin's side captured a momentous win over its rival on Friday afternoon. Unsurprisingly, ears were perked up as to what Kiffin would say postgame. He hasn't conducted his postgame presser just yet. But when speaking to ESPN's Taylor McGregor after the contest, Kiffin said he has yet to decide his future.

"I've got a lot of praying to do to figure that out tomorrow," Kiffin said.

2:20 p.m.:  Kiffin didn’t have much to offer in the form of job updates while speaking with SEC Network at half. He didn’t offer much, however, throw a little shade at Mississippi State following its brief fracas with the Rebels.

kiffin won't be coaching in Florida, according to 2:10 p.m.:  and ESPN’s Pete Thamel. His choices are reportedly between remaining with Ole Miss or moving to LSU.

2:00 p.m.:  Kiffin spoke earlier with SEC Network reporter Marty Smith on his future. He didn’t offer much insight into his thought process, instead claiming that his team is focused on its task of downing Mississippi State on Friday afternoon. So far, so good:

Lane Kiffin's Ole Miss future?

This section will be updated.

Kiffin's future at Ole Miss remains up in the air. While the Rebels have repeatedly done a lot to keep him in town, connections between Kiffin and schools like LSU and Florida have kicked into high gear recently.

Kiffin has declined to speak about his coaching future until Ole Miss' regular season is over. 

Yahoo reported that LSU officials "have discussed a seven-year, incentive-laden deal worth at least $90 million" for Kiffin. That would put Kiffin among the highest-paid coaches in the country, but On3 reported that Florida and Ole Miss have matched the offer and are both bidding to land/keep the head coach.

Ole Miss athletic director Keith Carter released a statement on Nov. 21 that said he had "pointed and positive" discussions with Kiffin about his future at Ole Miss. However, Carter also wrote that there would be no resolves to the situation until after Week 14 concluded.

ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported that the Gators are shifting their focus to other options, with Kiffin believed to be choosing between staying with the Rebels and joining the Tigers’ coaching staff.

It remains unclear if Kiffin will depart Ole Miss just before a possible playoff berth. However, a resolution to the speculation is anticipated shortly. 

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Lane Kiffin's decision timeline remains uncertain.

Should Kiffin not discuss his coaching prospects on Friday after the Egg Bowl outcome, he's anticipated to address them on Saturday, November 29. 

In his statement, Carter mentioned that "an announcement on Coach Kiffin's future is expected the Saturday following the game." 

He reaffirmed his commitment to announcing his next move following Ole Miss' win over 

Where to stream Lane Kiffin's press conference today

On Friday, the Ole Miss versus Mississippi State game will be broadcast on ABC, which might offer further details regarding Kiffin's postgame remarks. The SEC Network or local Mississippi news outlets could also be alternative viewing choices. 

 

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