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New Lane Kiffin Drama Breaks Out Before Ole Miss-Georgia Sugar Bowl

New Lane Kiffin Drama Breaks Out Before Ole Miss-Georgia Sugar Bowl

Summary

Lane Kiffin, former head coach of Ole Miss, is in the spotlight before the Ole Miss-Georgia Sugar Bowl. Kiffin, now head coach of LSU, wants to appear in the ESPN broadcast for the game, but it's unclear if ESPN will allow it.

Key Facts

  • Lane Kiffin coached Ole Miss during the regular season but left to coach LSU on November 30.
  • Ole Miss promoted Pete Golding to head coach for the postseason.
  • Ole Miss will play Georgia at the Sugar Bowl for a spot in the CFP semifinal.
  • Kiffin attended the ESPN broadcast booth during an LSU game after not coaching the Tigers in a recent match.
  • Kiffin has asked ESPN to feature him in a segment during the Sugar Bowl, but ESPN hasn't confirmed his participation.
  • There is speculation that Kiffin may attend the Sugar Bowl to watch his former team.
  • Several people at Ole Miss and LSU expect Kiffin to be present at the Sugar Bowl.

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