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Ole Miss Announces Major CFP Boost as Lane Kiffin's LSU Staffer Returns

Ole Miss Announces Major CFP Boost as Lane Kiffin's LSU Staffer Returns

Summary

Ole Miss announced that offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr. will return to assist the team during their College Football Playoff run. Weis had left for a future role with LSU, but after discussions, he was allowed to return temporarily. Ole Miss is aiming to secure a high ranking in the College Football Playoff.

Key Facts

  • Charlie Weis Jr., the offensive coordinator for Ole Miss, was set to join LSU as their future offensive coordinator.
  • Weis is returning to Ole Miss to help the team during their College Football Playoff games.
  • Lane Kiffin, Ole Miss's head coach, discussed this arrangement with LSU to help improve Ole Miss's playoff position.
  • Ole Miss finished the 2025 season with an 11-1 record, one of the best in the school's history.
  • The team averaged 498.1 yards and 37.3 points per game this season with Weis as offensive coordinator.
  • Ole Miss is currently ranked No. 7 in the College Football Playoff rankings.
  • The final rankings for the College Football Playoff will be released after the conference championship weekend on December 7.

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