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Ole Miss Penalty Being 'Considered' if Lane Kiffin Leaves for Florida, LSU

Ole Miss Penalty Being 'Considered' if Lane Kiffin Leaves for Florida, LSU

Summary

Ole Miss's football team could face a penalty if head coach Lane Kiffin leaves for a job with Florida or LSU before the College Football Playoff. The playoff committee is considering how a coach's departure might affect the team's playoff ranking and potential matches. Kiffin has not announced his final decision, but both SEC rivals have reportedly offered him significant contracts.

Key Facts

  • Lane Kiffin is the head coach of Ole Miss's football team.
  • Ole Miss is in a position for a College Football Playoff spot.
  • Kiffin is considering offers from SEC rivals Florida and LSU.
  • Both schools reportedly offered Kiffin deals worth over $90 million.
  • The playoff committee may penalize Ole Miss if Kiffin leaves before the playoff.
  • The committee chairman noted that losing a coach is a factor in team rankings.
  • Despite not playing last weekend, Ole Miss dropped from No. 6 to No. 7 in rankings.
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