Lane Kiffin to sign new mega deal at Ole Miss, per report
Lane Kiffin is getting some major bucks to remain in Oxford. The Ole Miss coach was rumored to be headed to Auburn, but instead is inking a massive extension, according to Sports Illustrated’s Ross Dellenger.
The new contract is for at least 8 years and will average $9 million a year. An interesting tidbit is the length of the deal, because of the state of Mississippi’s rule about public employees not being permitted to have contract over 4 years.
The contract is being finalized by Ole Miss’ private foundation.
Lane Kiffin’s new contract with Ole Miss is expected to be for at least 8 years & average $9 million a year, sources tell @SINow.
While the state of Mississippi does not allow public employees to have contracts of more than 4 years, the deal is run thru OM’s private foundation.
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) November 26, 2022
Auburn also had interest in a former NFL coach and is reportedly now zeroing in on Liberty’s Hugh Freeze.
Kiffin is in his 3rd season as Ole Miss’ head coach. No. 20 Ole Miss has an 8-4 overall record after dropping a 24-22 loss vs. in-state rival Mississippi State in the Egg Bowl. Kiffin led Ole Miss to a 10-3 record and a spot in the Sugar Bowl last season.
In his last stint, Kiffin sparked Florida Atlantic with 2 Conference USA championships in his 3 years. The longest Kiffin has remained as a head coach at any program was 4 seasons at USC (2010-13). Kiffin also previously was the head coach at Tennessee and the NFL’s then-Oakland Raiders.
Ole Miss will await its bowl destination and attempt to snap a 3-game losing streak.