Lane Kiffin faces backlash from Ole Miss fans during LSU return
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Lane Kiffin, recently appointed coach at LSU, is returning to Oxford, Mississippi, after a tumultuous departure from Ole Miss. Kiffin's exit, following an 11-1 season, sparked anger among fans, sparked by his decision to join a rival SEC team. A public gathering near the airport showcased discontent, with fans expressing their frustration as he left Ole Miss for LSU. Ole Miss, now under coach Pete Golding, is preparing for a highly anticipated matchup against LSU, with heightened security due to the charged atmosphere.
- •Kiffin left Ole Miss after an 11-1 season.
- •Fans reacted negatively as he boarded a private jet to LSU.
- •Pete Golding replaced Kiffin as Ole Miss head coach.
- •The game between Ole Miss and LSU is highly anticipated.
- •Security measures are in place for Kiffin's return.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — 'He sold them on a dream': The hatred, pain Lane Kiffin left behind after his chaotic departure from Ole Miss
"Lane Kiffin abandoned his team, then piled on in a Vanity Fair profile.
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