Lane Kiffin recalls tumultuous return to Tennessee in 2021
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 6:50 AM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Lane Kiffin's return to Tennessee as Ole Miss head coach in 2021 was marked by hostility from fans, culminating in thrown objects like golf balls and mustard bottles. The game, played on October 16, ended with Ole Miss defeating Tennessee 31-26. Kiffin dodged several items and noted the chaos caused by fans after a controversial fourth-down call. The incident resulted in multiple ejections and a fine for Tennessee. Kiffin, now preparing for another showdown in Oxford, reflects on the volatile atmosphere of that game.
- •Kiffin returned to Tennessee on October 16, 2021.
- •Ole Miss won the game 31-26 against Tennessee.
- •Fans threw objects on the field, causing a 20-minute delay.
- •The incident resulted in 18 arrests and 51 ejections.
- •Tennessee was fined $250,000 for crowd misbehavior.
- 6:50 AMYahoo Sports — Golf balls and flying mustard bottles: Revisiting Lane Kiffin's contentious 2021 return to Tennessee
"Lane Kiffin has coached in hostile environments before. His return to Tennessee featured projectiles and profanity.
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