Lane Kiffin Wanted 1 Gig More Than LSU, Insider Says
Summary
Lane Kiffin has left Ole Miss to become the head coach of the LSU Tigers starting in the 2026 season. His contract with LSU lasts seven years, with an annual salary of $13 million. Some reports suggest Kiffin wanted the head coach position at Alabama more, but he accepted LSU's offer.Key Facts
- Lane Kiffin resigned from Ole Miss on November 30 to join LSU as head coach.
- At Ole Miss, Kiffin's record was 55 wins and 19 losses over six seasons.
- Kiffin's LSU contract is for seven years and totals $91 million.
- The contract includes bonuses for reaching certain goals and protection if he's let go without reason.
- NFL analyst Todd McShay said Kiffin was interested in the Alabama head coaching position.
- Kiffin expressed admiration for his relationship with Alabama's former coach, Nick Saban.
- Kiffin decided not to coach Ole Miss in the playoffs before joining LSU.
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