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Lane Kiffin's Social Media Stir Ahead of Egg Bowl
28 Nov
Summary
- Lane Kiffin posted a cryptic photo on social media before the Ole Miss game.
- Fans speculated the post hinted at his future coaching position.
- Mississippi State fans allegedly stole a jersey from the Ole Miss locker room.
Lane Kiffin, head coach of Ole Miss, has become the center of attention leading up to the team's Egg Bowl matchup against Mississippi State. Kiffin recently shared an image on X featuring his nephew, Christian, wearing a hoodie that some fans interpreted as subtly outlining the state of Louisiana, sparking widespread rumors about his potential next coaching destination, possibly LSU. Despite his active presence on social media, Kiffin has yet to confirm his commitment to Ole Miss amid interest from other programs.
The speculation surrounding Kiffin's future with Ole Miss, where he is contracted until December 2031, intensified with signs suggesting a possible departure at the season's end. Adding to the pre-game drama, Kiffin alleged that Mississippi State fans infiltrated the Ole Miss locker room in the early hours of Friday morning, stealing quarterback Trinidad Chambliss' jersey. This incident prompted Ole Miss' equipment manager to install surveillance cameras in anticipation of the rivalry game.
The highly anticipated Ole Miss versus Mississippi State game commenced on Friday at noon ET, hosted at Davis Wade Stadium in Mississippi State. The events leading up to the game, including Kiffin's social media activity and the locker room incident, have intensified the rivalry's narrative, keeping fans and analysts engaged with the unfolding situation.
