Josh Heupel jokes about Knoxville's preparation for Lane Kiffin's return
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 9:17 PM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
Tennessee coach Josh Heupel lightheartedly suggested that Knoxville should prepare by stocking mustard and golf balls ahead of Lane Kiffin's return to Neyland Stadium on November 21. This comment comes after Kiffin's controversial last visit in 2021, when Tennessee fans threw objects onto the field in response to an official's call, marking a hostile environment. The incident has left Kiffin unpopular among Vols supporters since his departure from the program in 2010.
- •Heupel made remarks at SEC media days in Tampa.
- •Kiffin's return is highly anticipated and controversial.
- •The 2021 game saw tumultuous fan reactions, leading to visible hostility.
- •Kiffin left Tennessee after just one season in 2010.
- 9:17 PMYahoo Sports — Josh Heupel jokes Knoxville should stock mustard, golf balls for Lane Kiffin, LSU
"When asked whether Tennessee's fan base has cooled on Lane Kiffin, Vols coach Josh Heupel joked that Knoxville should stock up on mustard bottles and golf balls.
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