It’s no secret that LSU is pursuing Lane Kiffin to be its next football coach. The students did their part Saturday during a game against Western Kentucky to convince him to make Baton Rouge his new home.
In the waning moments of a 13-10 win against the Hilltoppers, video emerged of the student section chanting “We want Kiffin.” You can check it out for yourself below.
The Tigers are in the market for a new coach after giving Brian Kelly the boot last month. They have made Kiffin their top target, reportedly offering him a $90 million contract in addition to $25 million annually in roster cash.
However, LSU isn’t the only team looking to lure Lane Kiffin away from his current job at Ole Miss. Florida has also shown an interest in the coach. However, a report from CBS Sports on Friday indicated LSU was in the lead.
Kiffin is squarely in the mix for both the LSU and Florida jobs, and On3’s Pete Nakos reported the Ole Miss coach’s family visited both Baton Rouge and Gainesville amid the pursuit. Rebels athletic director Keith Carter met with Kiffin on Friday and said in a recent statement that an announcement from the coach is expected to come the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
“Coach Kiffin and I have had many pointed and positive conversations regarding his future at Ole Miss, including meeting today with Chancellor Boyce,” Carter wrote in a statement. “While we discuss next steps, we know we cannot lose sight of what is most important – our sixth-ranked team that is poised to finish the regular season in historic fashion.
“Despite the outside noise, Coach Kiffin is focused on preparing our team for the Egg Bowl, and together, we want to ensure that our players and coaches can concentrate fully on next Friday’s game. This team is on the cusp of an unprecedented season, and it’s imperative they feel the support of the Ole Miss family in the week ahead. An announcement on Coach Kiffin’s future is expected the Saturday following the game.”
All of this comes at the same time that Ole Miss finds itself right in the thick of the College Football Playoff race. The Rebels (10-1, 6-1 SEC) are No. 6 in the rankings and close out the season against in-state rival Mississippi State on Friday.