Lane Kiffin supports rule to prevent in-season coaching changes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 2:38 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Lane Kiffin expressed support for the proposed 'Lane Kiffin Rule' at SEC Media Days in Tampa, Florida, which aims to prevent college coaches from switching teams during the season. Kiffin, who left Ole Miss for LSU at the end of last season, acknowledged the need for this rule, likening it to NFL movement regulations. His comments came during a lengthy opening statement where he shared personal updates, including a departure from social media. The rule seeks to bring stability to college football coaching during active seasons, benefiting future coaches, according to Kiffin.
- •Lane Kiffin spoke at SEC Media Days in Tampa, Florida.
- •He supports the 'Lane Kiffin Rule' to prevent mid-season changes.
- •The rule aims to stabilize college coaching during the season.
- •Kiffin recently transitioned from Ole Miss to LSU.
- •He has stepped away from social media.
- 4:32 PMYahoo Sports — Even Lane Kiffin likes the ‘Lane Kiffin Rule’ that would prohibit in-season coaching moves
- 2:38 PMYahoo Sports — Even Lane Kiffin likes the 'Lane Kiffin Rule' that would prohibit in-season coaching moves
"As it turns out, even Lane Kiffin likes the so-called “Lane Kiffin Rule” — a Congressionally proposed provision that would fix the longstanding problem of college coaches bailing on their teams while the season is still going. The lightning-rod LSU coach took his turn Thursday at SEC Media Days, where he ate up more than 16 of his 25 minutes behind the mic delivering an opening statement that included the revelation that he's given up social media.
"As it turns out, even Lane Kiffin likes the so-called “Lane Kiffin Rule” — a Congressionally proposed provision that would fix the longstanding problem of college coaches bailing on their teams while the season is still going.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 4:32 PMEven Lane Kiffin likes the ‘Lane Kiffin Rule’ that would prohibit in-season coaching moves
As it turns out, even Lane Kiffin likes the so-called “Lane Kiffin Rule” — a Congressionally proposed provision that would fix the longstanding problem of college coaches bailing on their teams while the season is still going.
- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 2:38 PMEven Lane Kiffin likes the 'Lane Kiffin Rule' that would prohibit in-season coaching moves
As it turns out, even Lane Kiffin likes the so-called “Lane Kiffin Rule” — a Congressionally proposed provision that would fix the longstanding problem of college coaches bailing on their teams while the season is still going. The lightning-rod LSU coach took his turn Thursday at SEC Media Days, where he ate up more than 16 of his 25 minutes behind the mic delivering an opening statement that included the revelation that he's given up social media.
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