David Bridges
At a glance
- Announcement Date: Lane Kiffin is expected to reveal his decision on November 29, 2025.
- Current Status: As of now, it’s unclear if Kiffin will leave Ole Miss for LSU.
- Interim Coach: Joe Judge is anticipated to take over as interim head coach if Kiffin departs.
- Director’s Comments: Ole Miss athletic director Keith Carter remains optimistic about Kiffin’s future with the team.
Ole Miss Coach Lane Kiffin is expected to announce a major decision regarding his career in college football on November 29, 2025. The 50-year-old coach could leave his position as the school’s head football coach for Louisiana State University, and fans are anxiously awaiting an answer.
About one week before the projected decision day, Ole Miss athletic director Keith Carter said on November 21 that he and Kiffin “have had many pointed and positive conversations regarding his future at Ole Miss, including meeting today with Chancellor [Glenn] Boyce.”
“While we discuss next steps, we know we cannot lose sight of what is most important − our sixth-ranked team that is poised to finish the season in historic fashion,” Carter said.
Below, get updates on what we know so far regarding Kiffin’s decision.
“Coach, you want to win a National Championship? Then look in the mirror because it’s right in front of you right now at Ole Miss.” @joelklatt addresses Lane Kiffin’s Head Coaching decision ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/hcQNgNgb0e
— Big Noon Kickoff (@BNKonFOX) November 29, 2025
When Will Lane Kiffin Announce His Decision?
Kiffin was expected to announce his decision following the game between Ole Miss and Auburn on November 29, multiple outlets reported. One day prior, NFL draft analyst Todd McShay tweeted that Kiffin’s choice was “apparently made” on November 28.
“Kiffin’s decision is apparently made, I was just told,” McShay wrote. “Tomorrow’s gonna be a wild day…”
Kiffin’s decision is apparently made, I was just told. Tomorrow’s gonna be a wild day..
— Todd McShay (@McShay13) November 29, 2025
Ole Miss’ Carter said that “despite the noise,” an announcement “on Coach Kiffin’s future [was] expected the Saturday following the game.”
“[Kiffin] focused on preparing our team for the Egg Bowl, and together, we want to ensure that our players and coaches can concentrate fully on next Friday’s game,” Carter said. “This team is on the cusp of an unprecedented season, and it’s imperative they feel the support of the Ole Miss family in the week ahead.”
Is Lane Kiffin Leaving Ole Miss?
At the time of publication, it’s still unclear if Kiffin is leaving Ole Miss, but a portion of the college football world is convinced that it is the case. In the days leading up to the big moment, though, ESPN’s Marty Smith reported from the Ole Miss football facility that Carter “told us on the field prior to the Egg Bowl [that] he expects Kiffin to stay.”
Meanwhile, journalist Scott Hughes tweeted on November 29 that Kiffin “will remain at Ole Miss,” citing sources close to the situation.
Lane Kiffin will remain at Ole Miss, per source.
— Scott Hughes (@ScottHughesCBB) November 30, 2025
Who Will Replace Lane Kiffin at Ole Miss if He Leaves?
Ole Miss quarterback coach Joe Judge would serve as the interim head coach for the College Football Playoff if Kiffin decides to leave, according to ESPN.
