Lane Kiffin explains why Ole Miss wasn’t featured in new Netflix documentary
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The anticipation has been building as college football fans gear up for Netflix’s latest sports documentary series, “SEC Football: Any Given Saturday.”
With a promise to offer exclusive behind-the-scenes access to some of the most storied teams in the Southeastern Conference, this series is set to thrill supporters. However, for Ole Miss Rebels fans, there’s a catch. Head coach Lane Kiffin has opted out of allowing cameras into his program, preferring to keep certain aspects of team life private.
On Wednesday, Kiffin answered questions about why Ole Miss wasn’t featured in the new documentary.
“What you see is what you get here,” Kiffin said. “I really just never wanted cameras to be there. I felt like it’s always just been a little phony, and I’ve just always been against it. For a team perspective, I just don’t think it’s good.”
Several other SEC teams like Alabama, Texas and Oklahoma are not featured in the documentary either. Meanwhile, programs such as South Carolina, LSU and Florida are showcased throughout the new series.
Ole Miss is gearing up for a big season under Kiffin. The Rebels lost a lot of talent to the NFL after last year, but they once again have College Football Playoff aspirations entering this upcoming season.
Ole Miss will open the 2025 season with Georgia State on Aug. 30.
Lee Ann joins the Saturday Down South team, bringing over fifteen years of experience covering the SEC as both a sports journalist and football scout. With her keen eye for talent, she has also flexes her skills as the Director of Recruiting for the Rebel Walk( Ole Miss) Herring, is a staff writer at USA Today Sports Wildcats Wire, where she dives into the thrilling world of Kentucky football and basketball. When fall rolls around, you can catch her on air as an analyst for the Wake up 502 College Football Show on Big X Sports Radio 96.1 FM—because who doesn't love a good game day chat? A proud Brown University alum, Lee Ann balances her time between the sidelines and press box with her passion for coaching her boys' youth lacrosse and savoring a fine glass of bourbon alongside a good cigar. So, whether she's dissecting plays or rallying the next generation of athletes, Lee Ann is your spirited insider ready to tackle all things SEC!
