Locked On LSU - Daily Podcast On LSU Tigers Football & Basketball Is Lane Kiffin BACKING OUT? LSU Momentum Fading as Ole Miss Pushes to Keep Him!
Nov 28, 2025
Is Lane Kiffin hesitating on his move to LSU? Recent buzz hints he might stick with Ole Miss, creating intrigue around a coaching carousel. The conversation dives into the shifting odds, with Kiffin's family's Baton Rouge visit altering the momentum. There's a breakdown of LSU's backup plans, including potential candidates like John Sumrall if Kiffin stays. Public sentiment is mixed, raising questions about Kiffin's reputation and decision ahead of the Egg Bowl. Plus, LSU’s injury updates set the stage for their upcoming clash.
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Momentum Shift Toward LSU
- The Kiffin decision swung toward LSU after family visits and leaked contract terms last week.
- Matt Moscona says the shift made LSU the clear frontrunner before recent wavering reports emerged.
Playoff Ultimatum Shapes Decision
- Ole Miss will refuse to let Kiffin coach in the College Football Playoff if he's leaving.
- That constraint forces Kiffin to choose between staying for a playoff run or departing immediately.
Odds Shift After Late Signals
- A source moved Kiffin's odds from 90-10 for LSU to about 55-45 after recent developments.
- Mississippi State beating Ole Miss would simplify LSU's path to hire Kiffin, per Matt Moscona.