Lane Kiffin's departure from Ole Miss sparks rivalry tension
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 10:34 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
The recent comments from Walker Jones, president of Ole Miss' Grove NIL collective, shed light on lingering animosity following Lane Kiffin's exit to LSU. Jones initially claimed that the FBI was involved in investigating Kiffin's departure, a statement he later retracted as exaggerated. Despite the ongoing rivalry, Jones acknowledged Kiffin's contributions to the program since 2020, saying, "We just had deep disappointment in how it all ended." The tension between the two sides appears to be the backdrop as Ole Miss prepares for an eagerly anticipated matchup with LSU next month.
- •Walker Jones addressed his exaggerated FBI claims regarding Kiffin's exit.
- •Jones acknowledged Kiffin's impact on Ole Miss since 2020.
- •The rivalry between Ole Miss and LSU intensifies ahead of their next matchup.
- •Ole Miss has achieved significant success with at least 10 wins in four of the last five seasons.
- 10:34 PMYahoo Sports — FBI story was a stretch. The feelings between Ole Miss and Lane Kiffin are not
"An exaggerated claim from Ole Miss' NIL collective president led to something more revealing: bitterness surrounding Lane Kiffin's exit to LSU remains
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