Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Lane Kiffin's Bold DM Sparks Media Buzz

9/25/2025

36 8

Summary

Story summary

Lane Kiffin contacted Sydney Thomas via direct message after her rise in fame from the Jake Paul–Mike Tyson bout.
On the Like A Farmer Podcast, she said Kiffin's message included “Roll Tide.”
Thomas initially hid Kiffin's identity but later confirmed it.
She called the outreach bold and urged professional boundaries; she remains in media attention from the Tyson-Paul ring-girl role.

1 of 1

Story summary

Lane Kiffin contacted Sydney Thomas via direct message after her rise in fame from the Jake Paul–Mike Tyson bout.
On the Like A Farmer Podcast, she said Kiffin's message included “Roll Tide.”
Thomas initially hid Kiffin's identity but later confirmed it.
She called the outreach bold and urged professional boundaries; she remains in media attention from the Tyson-Paul ring-girl role.