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Ole Miss fans are turning on Lane Kiffin.
On Sunday morning, after weeks of drama, Kiffin officially announced that he would be leaving Ole Miss for LSU.
The head coach of your Fighting Tigers. @Lane_Kiffin is Callin’ Baton Rouge! pic.twitter.com/NpXTeTL0Vo
— LSU Football (@LSUfootball) November 30, 2025
In a statement, Kiffin said that he wanted to stay and coach Ole Miss during the college football playoffs but was not allowed to do so by Ole Miss athletic director Keith Carter.
“After a lot of prayer and time spent with family, I made the difficult decision to accept the head coaching position at LSU. I was hoping to complete a historic six season run with this year’s team by leading Ole Miss through the playoffs, capitalizing on the team’s incredible success and their commitment to finish strong, and investing everything into a playoff run with guardrails in place to protect the program in any areas of concern.”
“My request to do so was denied by Keith Carter despite the team also asking him to allow me to keep coaching them so they could better maintain their high level of performance. Unfortunately, that means Friday’s Egg Bowl was my last game coaching the Rebels.While I am looking forward to a new start with a unique opportunity at LSU, I will forever cherish the incredible six years I spent at Ole Miss and will be rooting hard for the team to complete their mission and bring a championship to Oxford.”
Kiffin eventually made his way to the airport to leave for Baton Rouge and was greeted by angry Ole Miss fans, who booed the coach as he got on the plane.
Lane Kiffin getting on the plane at the Oxford AirPort. 4 coaches in total. @cadesmith_3 @YancyPorter @MartySmithESPN pic.twitter.com/1uiXx4DWiC
— Les Goh (@GohLes1) November 30, 2025
Don’t let the door hit you on the way out Lane!@OldRowOleMiss pic.twitter.com/yaIJREndZx
— Old Row (@OldRowOfficial) November 30, 2025
Kiffin was joined by offensive coordinator Charlie Weiss Jr., who was also loudly booed while boarding the plane.
Gonna miss you Charlie Weis pic.twitter.com/truAYIhPlV
— Scotty Goldberg (@MikeyMickk99) November 30, 2025