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Lane Kiffin departs Ole Miss for LSU, taking key staff and players

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Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Lane Kiffin departs Ole Miss for LSU, taking key staff and players

Summary

Lane Kiffin's transition from Ole Miss to LSU includes notable shifts among staff and players. Kiffin brings offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr., linebacker TJ Dottery, and edge rusher Princewill Umanmielen, among others. At Ole Miss, interim head coach Pete Golding has maintained strong early season performance, starting 2-0. The backdrop to this move features Kiffin's anticipated return to Ole Miss for a matchup on September 19.

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•Kiffin officially joined LSU in November 2025.
•Weis Jr. and Dottery followed Kiffin to Baton Rouge.
•Ole Miss appointed Golding as head coach following Kiffin's departure.
•Ole Miss is currently 2-0 this season under Golding.
•The teams will face each other on September 19.

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When Lane Kiffin left Ole Miss football for LSU, who did he bring with him to the Tigers? And who stayed with the Rebels? Here's the breakdown
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