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Draft of Protect College Sports Act includes 'Lane Kiffin rule' for mid-season departures

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 7:24 AM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Draft of Protect College Sports Act includes 'Lane Kiffin rule' for mid-season departures

Summary

The latest draft of the Protect College Sports Act includes a significant provision addressing mid-season coaching changes, often referred to as the 'Lane Kiffin rule.' This rule arose from Lane Kiffin's controversial departure from Ole Miss to LSU last season. According to reports, the penalty for coaches leaving a team mid-season would be a season-long suspension for the following year. This shift in policy aims to address the outrage from affected programs, particularly Ole Miss. Kiffin is now focused on preparing LSU for their upcoming season opener against Clemson on September 5 in Baton Rouge.

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By the Numbers

•The 'Lane Kiffin rule' targets mid-season coaching changes.
•A season-long suspension is proposed for coaches leaving teams mid-season.
•Kiffin's move from Ole Miss to LSU prompted the rule's introduction.
•LSU plans to open their season against Clemson on September 5.

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7:24 AMYahoo Sports — What Does the ‘Lane Kiffin Rule’ Say in Latest Draft of the Protect College Sports Act?

What they're saying

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As the Protect College Sports Act gathers serious momentum, one of the most anticipated provisions in the bill is the one regarding a coach leaving a team mid-season, often referred to as the ‘Lane Kiffin rule’ after he infamously moved from Ole Miss to LSU last season. The latest draft of the Protect College Sports Act appears to highlight this in some detail.
— Yahoo Sports

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