Lane Kiffin’s son Knox Kiffin reveals scholarship offer from former Alabama assistant
By David Wasson
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Knox Kiffin, Lane Kiffin‘s son, was a standout quarterback at Oxford High School in 2025, and the Class of 2028 athlete revealed Friday that he has received a scholarship offer from California coach and former Alabama assistant Tosh Lupoi. The elder Kiffin and Lupoi were both on Nick Saban‘s Crimson Tide staff from 2014-16.
“Some people just have conversations & give offers,” Knox Kiffin said via his X account. “Coach Lupoi watched film w/ me, highlighted some strengths of mine, & then noted some things I need to improve. He has been around many 1st round QBs. I’m blessed to receive an offer from the University of California!”
The 6-foot-2, 180-pound sophomore passed for 1,236 yards and 14 touchdowns against 2 interceptions for the Oxford Chargers – who went 11-2 and won the Mississippi Class 7A, Region 2 championship before losing to Tupelo in the playoffs. Kiffin split time with junior Drew Dean, who finished with 1,414 passing yards and 12 touchdowns against 3 interceptions.
It is unclear where Kiffin will play in 2026 – whether it is staying in Oxford where his father Lane coached at Ole Miss or moving to play at a Baton Rouge-area high school.
Cal finished 7-5 in 2025 and is set to play Hawaii in the Hawaii Bowl on Dec. 24 (8 p.m. ET, ESPN).
An APSE national award-winning writer and editor, David Wasson has almost four decades of experience in the print journalism business in Florida and Alabama. His work has also appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times and several national magazines and websites. He also hosts Gulfshore Sports with David Wasson, weekdays from 3-5 pm across Southwest Florida and on FoxSportsFM.com. His Twitter handle: @JustDWasson.
