LSU AD says Lane Kiffin would have left Ole Miss if not hired
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 4:38 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
LSU athletic director Verge Ausberry stated that Lane Kiffin would have taken another job if LSU had not secured him when they did. Kiffin’s hiring drew controversy due to timing, as it occurred just before Ole Miss's appearance in the College Football Playoff. Ausberry emphasized the urgency created by the calendar and recruiting periods. He remarked that if LSU hadn't acted promptly, another program likely would have hired Kiffin. Kiffin reportedly expressed a desire to remain with Ole Miss but was attracted to LSU's resources for competing at a national level.
- •Verge Ausberry mentions Kiffin would have left Ole Miss otherwise.
- •Kiffin was hired before Ole Miss's College Football Playoff appearance.
- •Timing influenced by recruiting and coaching calendar rules.
- •Kiffin valued LSU's resources for national competitiveness.
- 4:38 AMYahoo Sports — LSU AD: Lane Kiffin Would Have Gone Somewhere Else If School Waited
"LSU athletic director Verge Ausberry suggested Lane Kiffin would have bolted for another job if he wasn't hired when he was.
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