Tennessee's Josh Heupel Pokes Fun at Lane Kiffin at SEC Media Days
Summary
Tennessee’s football coach Josh Heupel joked about Lane Kiffin’s upcoming return to Knoxville as LSU’s coach, referencing past incidents when Kiffin faced a hostile crowd. Tennessee will play LSU in a Southeastern Conference (SEC) game on November 21, 2026.Key Facts
- Tennessee will play LSU in Knoxville on November 21, 2026.
- Lane Kiffin was Tennessee’s head coach in 2009 before leaving for USC.
- Fans showed anger toward Kiffin during his 2021 return as Ole Miss coach by throwing objects like mustard bottles and golf balls.
- Coach Heupel made humorous remarks about fans being ready with mustard and golf balls for Kiffin’s return.
- Kiffin currently coaches LSU, a position he took before Ole Miss played in last year’s College Football Playoff.
- LSU and Ole Miss will not play each other in 2026.
- The comments were made at SEC Media Days and intended as a joke.
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