The LSU administration is targeting an elite SEC shot-caller, emerging as legitimate option.
The LSU Tigers continue navigating a coaching search in Baton Rouge with the program identifying Ole Miss decision-maker Lane Kiffin as the No. 1 target on the board. No. 6 Ole Miss is in the midst of a historic season in the Magnolia State, but Kiffin continues flirting with the idea of departing Oxford.
Now, the LSU Tigers and Florida Gators have emerged as the pair of school generating the most buzz, but it's the program in Baton Rouge gaining momentum. "Numerous sources with knowledge of the situation have told CBS Sports in the last 24 hours that they believe the momentum has shifted in LSU's favor to land the talented head coach. To be clear, that does not mean it's a done deal," CBS Sports wrote on Saturday. "Throughout the week, Kiffin has seemingly gone back and forth by the day while trying to make a decision. Nov 15, 2025; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels running back Kewan Lacy and head coach Lane Kiffin react after defeating the Florida Gators at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images / Petre Thomas-Imagn Images "For example, there were multiple days this week that sources felt like it was trending toward Kiffin taking the job at LSU only for it to then come across the next day like he was giving real thought to staying at Ole Miss." There's a timeline in place for Kiffin to make a decision following a meeting with Ole Miss officials last week amid a chaotic stretch in the "Kiffin Sweepstakes." Ole Miss Athletics Director Keith Carter met with Kiffin on Friday where both parties decided he will coach the Egg Bowl vs. Mississippi State on Nov. 28 - then make an announcement on his plans for the future the next day . Now, Kiffin has emerged as the clearcut betting favorite to land Kiffin with a decision less than five days away. Nov 15, 2025; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin stands with his players before a game against the Florida Gators at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images / Petre Thomas-Imagn Imagesis a regulated exchange and prediction market where you can trade on the outcome of real-world events - Buy and sell Event Contracts.Oct 25, 2025; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Ole Miss Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin reacts during the second half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images / Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images“I think it will end sometime next Saturday with him probably leaving, and I say probably because that would mean I would be trusting a bunch of sources that I don’t even know who they are,” Finebaum said. “I had 10 people, as you guys did, tell me it’s LSU right now. The week before, it seemed like Florida. “So, I mean, I’m out of guesses. And, I know that sounds silly for me to be this indecisive, but I’m going to lean into my inner Lane Kiffin and have no earthly idea what he’s doing.” Now, as the LSU Tigers navigate a critical week in the "Kiffin Sweepstakes" the program continues receiving positive news with momentum brewing in Baton Rouge.ESPN FPI Reveals Prediction for LSU Football vs. Oklahoma Sooners in Week 14 MatchupZack Nagy is the Managing Editor and Publisher of LSU Country, a Sports Illustrated Publication. Nagy has covered Tiger Football, Basketball, Baseball and Recruiting, looking to keep readers updated on anything and everything involving LSU athletics.
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