Ole Miss and LSU spent all week fighting for Lane Kiffin, and the battle reached another level on Friday. Ole Miss pushed a massive $120 million contract across the table, hoping to stop LSU’s late charge and keep the Rebels’ momentum alive. Now the entire SEC waits for Kiffin’s answer, which he plans to make public tomorrow.
The viral post reads, “Ole Miss has put a $120 million deal on the table in an effort to keep Lane Kiffin, sources confirm. Kiffin will choose tomorrow between Ole Miss and LSU, with LSU’s offer believed to be around 90 million.”
JUST IN: Ole Miss has put a $120 million deal on the table in an effort to keep Lane Kiffin, sources confirm.
Kiffin will choose tomorrow between Ole Miss and LSU, with LSU’s offer believed to be around $90 million. pic.twitter.com/1SYaMwMCli
— 274 Sport (@274sport) November 29, 2025
Ole Miss Pushes Harder While LSU Leans on History and Structure
Ole Miss didn’t panic when the LSU job opened. Instead, school leaders met with Lane Kiffin several times over the past two weeks and developed an offer that demonstrates the program’s willingness to go to great lengths. They promised stronger NIL backing, more staff resources, and long-term investment that stretches well beyond this season. They want Kiffin to feel like he can build a stable contender instead of fighting uphill every December.
Meanwhile, LSU attacked the opening from a different angle. Their number is smaller than Ole Miss’s offer, but the Tigers believe their structure covers the difference. They point to their national titles, their recruiting base, and their ability to reload quickly. LSU officials, including new athletic director Verge Ausberry, have stayed confident all week. They believe Kiffin aligns with their roster and timeline, especially now that the program is starting fresh after parting ways with Brian Kelly.
Then came Kiffin’s moment on the field after the Egg Bowl. When ESPN asked if he had made a decision, he said he needed prayer and wanted one more day. That simple line sent both fanbases into overdrive. Ole Miss players stayed calm and said they’re focused on the postseason, but the noise outside grew louder with every rumor, flight log, and message-board update.
Even so, the situation reaches far beyond these two teams. Florida already moved on after failing to land Kiffin. Tulane coach Jon Sumrall now waits to see which job opens, because his future depends on the choice Kiffin makes. Auburn, too, is watching. Everyone is on pause until Kiffin speaks.
Currently, the offers remain untouched. Ole Miss brings the bigger paycheck. LSU brings the bigger stage. Kiffin stands in the middle with the rare chance to shift power inside the SEC in a single announcement. Tomorrow ends the guessing, and once he chooses, the rest of the coaching cycle will fall into place fast.
Jeff Smith
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