Pete Golding encourages Ole Miss fans to respect Lane Kiffin's return
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 8:05 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Ole Miss football coach Pete Golding is urging fans to maintain respect during Lane Kiffin's return for the game against LSU on September 19. Kiffin, who is now head coach at LSU, left Ole Miss before their 2025 College Football Playoff run and is expected to receive a hostile reception. Golding emphasized the importance of showcasing the welcoming nature of the Ole Miss community while still being competitive. He hopes fans will create a challenging environment for LSU's offense but cautioned against negative behavior reminiscent of past events when Kiffin was booed at Tennessee.
- •Ole Miss hosts LSU on September 19 at 6:30 p.m. (ESPN2)
- •Kiffin is seen as a villain by Ole Miss fans after his departure
- •Golding was promoted to head coach following Kiffin's exit
- •Kiffin previously faced hostile crowds during his time at Tennessee
- •Golding seeks a respectful yet competitive environment for the game
- 8:55 PMESPN — LSU, Ole Miss plea for 'Southern hospitality' in Kiffin's return
- 7:34 PMYahoo Sports — Pete Golding asks Ole Miss fans to maintain image in Lane Kiffin return to Oxford
- 6:45 PMYahoo Sports — Why Pete Golding is urging Ole Miss fans to behave for Lane Kiffin's return with LSU
"LSU Governor Jeff Landry and Ole Miss coach Pete Golding said they hope there will not be any security issues when Lane Kiffin returns to Oxford on Saturday.
"Pete Golding addressed Ole Miss fans on Sept. 14, urging them to maintain a level of respect when former coach Lane Kiffin returns to Oxford.
"Pete Golding has a word of warning for Ole Miss fans who might go over the top in their reception of Lane Kiffin, LSU football in Week 3
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External links- ESPNSep 14, 2026, 8:55 PMLSU, Ole Miss plea for 'Southern hospitality' in Kiffin's return
LSU Governor Jeff Landry and Ole Miss coach Pete Golding said they hope there will not be any security issues when Lane Kiffin returns to Oxford on Saturday.
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 7:34 PMPete Golding asks Ole Miss fans to maintain image in Lane Kiffin return to Oxford
Pete Golding addressed Ole Miss fans on Sept. 14, urging them to maintain a level of respect when former coach Lane Kiffin returns to Oxford.
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 6:45 PMWhy Pete Golding is urging Ole Miss fans to behave for Lane Kiffin's return with LSU
Pete Golding has a word of warning for Ole Miss fans who might go over the top in their reception of Lane Kiffin, LSU football in Week 3
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