Kiffin Leaves Ole Miss for LSU: The Inside Story of the Coaching Carousel
The Lane Kiffin saga came to an end as he left Ole Miss to join the LSU Tigers. The competition for Kiffin's services involved Ole Miss, LSU, and Florida. Ultimately, LSU won the bid by meeting Kiffin's requirements. Kiffin expressed gratitude for his time at Ole Miss and his excitement for the new opportunity at LSU. The battle for Kiffin intensified once Florida withdrew from the race, leading them to hire Jon Sumrall as head coach. Florida's athletic director cited Kiffin's communication as a factor in their decision to pursue other candidates.