By Michael GallagherShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberTypically the days leading up to college football Rivalry Week games are spent with analysts debating which teams will emerge victorious from the top annual series including The Game (Ohio State vs. Michigan), the Iron Bowl (Alabama vs. Auburn), the Egg Bowl (Ole Miss vs. Mississippi State), and the Governor’s Cup (Kentucky vs. Louisville).
But this season is different.
While there’s still some strong matchups to watch during the final week of the college football regular season, the storyline that has everyone’s attention is what will happen with Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin.
The 50-year-old Kiffin has the Rebels ranked No. 6 in the country and in prime position to be one of the higher seeds in the College Football Playoff. But the question on everyone’s mind is will Kiffin stick around to coach Ole Miss in the CFP?
Kiffin is set to decide whether he wants to stay in Oxford and likely ink a new lucrative long-term contract with Ole Miss or take up either LSU or Florida on their offers to make him their next head coach.
More News: Surprise Candidate Suddenly Surges as Favorite for Penn State Job
...More News: College Football Team Fires Head Coach After Embarrassing 21-Point Loss
While it was initially reported that Kiffin will decide which school he wants to coach at on Saturday, the day after the Egg Bowl, a new report from Pete Nakos of On3 indicates that Kiffin’s decision could actually come sooner than that.
“Sources at Ole Miss have said clarity on Kiffin’s future could come on Wednesday or Thursday, but nothing is expected to be formally announced until Saturday,” Nakos wrote, before hinting fans might know Kiffin's decision before then.
“I won’t be surprised to see something leak on Friday morning,” a source told Nakos.
LSU is reportedly prepared to offer Kiffin a $98 million contract that comes with a $25 million investment in NIL and recruiting.
On3 reported that both Florida and Ole Miss plan to match whatever LSU offers Kiffin, meaning money won’t be the determining factor in his decision.
More News: Ole Miss’ Top Lane Kiffin Replacement Revealed Amid LSU Rumors
Request Reprint & LicensingSubmit CorrectionView Editorial & AI Guidelines
Add Newsweek as a preferred source on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Recommended For You
NCAALane Kiffin Announcement Could Come Before Egg Bowl: Report2 min read
Affiliate LinksHow to Watch Arizona State vs Texas: Live Stream Maui Invitational NCAA College Basketball, TV Channel2 min read
NCAAOle Miss Players Unhappy With Lane Kiffin’s ‘Circus’: Report3 min read
NCAAOle Miss’ Trinidad Chambliss Sends Message to Fans Amid Lane Kiffin Rumors2 min read
NCAAAlabama Coach Connected to California Job Opening2 min read
NCAATulane, Jon Sumrall Dealt Major Recruiting Blow Amid Florida Rumors3 min readRelated Podcasts
Top Stories
WorldTrump Peace Plan: Secret Russia Talks, Big Attacks Hit Ukraine—Live Updates2 min read
NewsUncommon Knowledge: Trans Book Bans Often Backfire—On Their Creators5 min read
NewsUrgent Tornado Warning Issued as Severe Storms Threaten Mississippi, Louisiana: Live Updates1 min read
NewsTrump Canceling GDP Report Comes Under Scrutiny3 min read
WorldRepublican Says US ‘About to Go In’ to Venezuela, With Oil a Key Reason4 min read
NewsPam Bondi Reacts To Judge Tossing Comey, James’ Criminal Charges3 min readTrending
National Weather ServiceWinter Storm Alert Issued as 12 Inches of Snow Set To Hit3 min read
Higher EducationFull List of Degrees Not Classed As ‘Professional’ by Trump Admin8 min read
LawsuitCampbell’s Soup VP Mocks ‘Poor People’ Who Buy Its Food in Secret Recording6 min read
MoneyNew ‘Cash Law’ Could Change Grocery Store Rules3 min read
ThanksgivingHome Depot Responds to Thanksgiving Boycott5 min readOpinion
OpinionFormer White House Middle East Envoy: What We Keep Getting Wrong About the UAE and Sudan | Opinion5 min read
OpinionGovernment-Mandated Affordability—Music to Consumer Ears | Opinion6 min read
OpinionConventional Wisdom: Ukraine Peace Plan Edition2 min read
OpinionFour Ways to Fight Trump’s Golden Age of Corruption | Opinion5 min read
OpinionThe Post-Shutdown Mandate—It’s Time for California to Lead | Opinion5 min read
