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Kiffin Returns to Ole Miss as LSU Coach
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Big news for college football fans! The SEC has released its 2026 schedule, and one game is already making headlines. Former Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin will return to Vaught-Hemingway Stadium as Louisiana State Universitys head coach, facing his former team on September 19th. This highly anticipated matchup comes after Kiffins dramatic departure from Ole Miss, leaving them on the brink of the College Football Playoff. Ole Miss, now ranked 6th, will host Tulane in the playoffs, with former defensive coordinator Pete Golding leading the team. Kiffins offensive assistants, including coordinator Charlie Weis Jr., joined him at LSU. The SEC is adopting a new nine-game conference schedule, making this a must-watch event as Kiffin faces his former team in Oxford.
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