Lane Kiffin expresses regret over Ole Miss departure at SEC Media Days
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 9:31 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
LSU head coach Lane Kiffin spoke about his regret regarding his departure from Ole Miss during SEC Media Days. He acknowledged that leaving amid Ole Miss' College Football Playoff run created more chaos than he expected. Kiffin reflected on his decision, stating he wishes he had managed the situation differently. Despite this, he maintains that joining LSU was the right choice. Kiffin's return to face Ole Miss later this season is highly anticipated.
- •Kiffin regrets how his Ole Miss exit unfolded.
- •He left Ole Miss in the midst of a playoff run.
- •Kiffin believes moving to LSU was the right decision.
- •Pete Golding took over as head coach at Ole Miss afterward.
- •Kiffin's return to face Ole Miss this season is highly anticipated.
- 9:31 PMYahoo Sports — Believe It or Not, Lane Kiffin Has a Regret
- 7:04 PMYahoo Sports — LSU coach Lane Kiffin regrets prolonging Ole Miss drama
- 5:20 PMESPN — Kiffin says he regrets messy exit from Ole Miss
- 5:02 PMYahoo Sports — Lane Kiffin has regrets over handling of messy Ole Miss divorce
"LSU head coach Lane Kiffin says he has one major regret about leaving Ole Miss: the way it all unfolded. Speaking at SEC Media Days, Kiffin acknowledged that his departure during Ole Miss’ College Football Playoff run became far more chaotic than he anticipated. Looking back, he said he wishes he had handled the situation…
"Lane Kiffin rubbed many at Ole Miss the wrong way on his way out the door, and he said he regrets how he handled some aspects of the separation.
"LSU coach Lane Kiffin said he now regrets how he handled his messy exit from Ole Miss before the Rebels' surprising run in the CFP last season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 9:31 PMBelieve It or Not, Lane Kiffin Has a Regret
LSU head coach Lane Kiffin says he has one major regret about leaving Ole Miss: the way it all unfolded. Speaking at SEC Media Days, Kiffin acknowledged that his departure during Ole Miss’ College Football Playoff run became far more chaotic than he anticipated. Looking back, he said he wishes he had handled the situation…
- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 7:04 PMLSU coach Lane Kiffin regrets prolonging Ole Miss drama
LSU football head coach Lane Kiffin has some regrets about how his Ole Miss exit played out. Here's what he told ESPN.
- ESPNJul 23, 2026, 5:20 PMKiffin says he regrets messy exit from Ole Miss
LSU coach Lane Kiffin said he now regrets how he handled his messy exit from Ole Miss before the Rebels' surprising run in the CFP last season.
- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 5:02 PMLane Kiffin has regrets over handling of messy Ole Miss divorce
Lane Kiffin rubbed many at Ole Miss the wrong way on his way out the door, and he said he regrets how he handled some aspects of the separation.
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