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Lane Kiffin Leaves Ole Miss for LSU

Lane Kiffin, former Ole Miss coach, joins LSU as head football coach, leaving Ole Miss during their CFP run. Kiffin consulted legendary coaches Pete Carroll and Nick Saban, with Carroll encouraging him to go get it. Archie Manning humorously suggested Kiffin was destined for LSU, which Kiffin shared on social media. Kiffin cited LSUs resources and championship potential as reasons for his move.

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