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College Football Playoff Could Punish Ole Miss Over Lane Kiffin's Decision

College Football Playoff Could Punish Ole Miss Over Lane Kiffin's Decision

Summary

The College Football Playoff committee is considering the ranking of Ole Miss amid uncertainty about their head coach, Lane Kiffin. Kiffin has been linked to other coaching jobs, which could affect Ole Miss's chances if he decides to leave. The selection committee might leave Ole Miss out of the playoffs if Kiffin is not available to coach them.

Key Facts

  • Ole Miss is ranked No. 6 by the College Football Playoff selection committee.
  • There is uncertainty about the future of Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin, with possible moves to Florida or LSU.
  • Kiffin has not signed a contract extension with Ole Miss.
  • If Kiffin leaves, the CFP committee could potentially exclude Ole Miss from the playoffs.
  • The committee considers the availability of coaches and key players when deciding rankings.
  • In a similar situation, an unbeaten Florida State team was left out in 2023 due to losing their starting quarterback.
  • The playoffs setup has expanded, offering more teams a chance in 2025 compared to 2023.
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