Summary
Lane Kiffin, former Ole Miss head coach, left the team after an 11-1 season to join LSU, causing controversy as Ole Miss prepared for the College Football Playoff. Ole Miss beat Georgia in the Sugar Bowl and will now face Miami in the Fiesta Bowl. Ole Miss player Zxavian Harris criticized Kiffin for his departure and praised current coach Pete Golding.
Key Facts
- Lane Kiffin left Ole Miss to become head coach at LSU after a successful 11-1 season.
- Ole Miss is now led by Pete Golding and won the Sugar Bowl against Georgia with a score of 39-34.
- Zxavian Harris, an Ole Miss player, criticized Kiffin for leaving before the College Football Playoff.
- Harris accused Kiffin of trying to steal the spotlight from Ole Miss's successful season.
- Ole Miss will play Miami in the Fiesta Bowl as part of the College Football Playoff.
- If Ole Miss wins the Fiesta Bowl, they will advance to the national championship game.
- Harris expressed strong support for the new head coach, Pete Golding.
