Lane Kiffin returns to Ole Miss for key recruiting game against LSU
247Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 7:21 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Lane Kiffin will return to Ole Miss on September 19 as head coach of LSU, facing his former team just months after departing for the Tigers' position. This anticipated matchup is part of college football's 2026 season and is expected to attract numerous recruits. Kiffin's previous tenure at Ole Miss included leading the team to the College Football Playoff.
- •Kiffin left Ole Miss to coach LSU in January 2026.
- •The game is scheduled for September 19, 2026.
- •Ole Miss previously advanced to the College Football Playoff under Kiffin.
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