Summary
Lane Kiffin, the head coach, has left Ole Miss during a successful season to become the new head coach at LSU. This move has sparked debate in the college football community, with some, like Steve Spurrier, viewing it as a move on the same level, while Kiffin sees it as a significant step up.
Key Facts
- Lane Kiffin was head coach at Ole Miss and left to join LSU as head coach.
- Kiffin departed while Ole Miss was having one of its best seasons.
- Ole Miss reportedly made a contract offer similar to LSU's, but Kiffin chose LSU.
- The decision stirred discussions in the college football world.
- Florida Gators' former coach Steve Spurrier called it a "lateral move."
- Kiffin believes coaching at LSU is a major upgrade due to its football tradition.
- Ole Miss was ranked No. 6 in the College Football Playoff standings when Kiffin left.
