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ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’ Drops Big Lane Kiffin News Before SEC Championship

ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’ Drops Big Lane Kiffin News Before SEC Championship

Summary

Lane Kiffin has left Ole Miss to become the head coach at LSU, signing a seven-year, $91 million contract. Kiffin will appear on ESPN's "College GameDay" in Atlanta during the SEC Championship. His change of position came before Ole Miss's playoff game, and he aims to lead LSU to further success.

Key Facts

  • Lane Kiffin is leaving Ole Miss after six seasons to coach at LSU.
  • He signed a seven-year deal worth $91 million with LSU.
  • Kiffin left before Ole Miss’s playoff game, causing some backlash.
  • He will appear on ESPN's "College GameDay" during the SEC Championship.
  • LSU is considered a top job in college football.
  • Kiffin aims to win a national championship with LSU.
  • At LSU, Kiffin could become the highest-paid coach if he wins a national championship.
  • He brings much of Ole Miss's staff to LSU but leaves the offensive coordinator for the playoffs at Ole Miss.

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