Ole Miss AD accuses Lane Kiffin of manipulating players, coaches
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 7:05 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Ole Miss athletic director Keith Carter has accused former head coach Lane Kiffin of attempting to manipulate players and coaches during his departure to LSU. Speaking with On3 Sports, Carter commented on Kiffin’s successful six-year tenure, which included a 55-19 record, but expressed discontent with Kiffin's actions as he left. With Ole Miss set to face LSU this Saturday, the tension surrounding Kiffin's exit remains palpable. Carter noted minimal communication with Kiffin since his departure, having only received a few unanswered text messages.
- •Carter claims Kiffin tried to undermine Ole Miss on his way out.
- •Kiffin led Ole Miss to four double-digit win seasons.
- •The Rebels face LSU in a key matchup this Saturday.
- •Carter expressed disappointment but acknowledged Kiffin's contributions.
- 7:05 PMYahoo Sports — LSU news: Insider drops Kiffin tease for Ole Miss game after viral Clemson rant
- 6:18 PMYahoo Sports — Ole Miss football AD accuses Lane Kiffin of 'manipulating' players, coaches
"LSU head coach Lane Kiffin knows he is the villain. After leaving Ole Miss last season before the playoffs, he allegedly left his dog behind while also trying to bring Ole Miss players to LSU. After all that, he tried to bring in players who were on NFL rosters in the offseason, and LSU ended up being sued. Still, Kiffin started the year with a […] The post LSU news: Insider drops Kiffin tease for Ole Miss game after viral Clemson rant appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"With Lane Kiffin’s departure from the Ole Miss football program to the LSU Tigers still talked about to this day, despite being two games in with his new team, there is no doubt about the ripple effects left by the coach. As the showdown between the Ole Miss football team and LSU comes underway this Saturday, the Rebels’ athletic director Keith […] The post Ole Miss football AD accuses Lane Kiffin of 'manipulating' players, coaches appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 7:05 PMLSU news: Insider drops Kiffin tease for Ole Miss game after viral Clemson rant
LSU head coach Lane Kiffin knows he is the villain. After leaving Ole Miss last season before the playoffs, he allegedly left his dog behind while also trying to bring Ole Miss players to LSU. After all that, he tried to bring in players who were on NFL rosters in the offseason, and LSU ended up being sued. Still, Kiffin started the year with a […] The post LSU news: Insider drops Kiffin tease for Ole Miss game after viral Clemson rant appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 6:18 PMOle Miss football AD accuses Lane Kiffin of 'manipulating' players, coaches
With Lane Kiffin’s departure from the Ole Miss football program to the LSU Tigers still talked about to this day, despite being two games in with his new team, there is no doubt about the ripple effects left by the coach. As the showdown between the Ole Miss football team and LSU comes underway this Saturday, the Rebels’ athletic director Keith […] The post Ole Miss football AD accuses Lane Kiffin of 'manipulating' players, coaches appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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