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Finebaum-Kiffin Feud Reignites as Ole Miss Shines

10/2/2025

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Story summary

Finebaum's 2013 on-air remark comparing Lane Kiffin to Miley Cyrus ignited a feud.
He criticized Kiffin for leaving Tennessee during a live broadcast.
The feud intensified, going viral after Kiffin's firing from University of Southern California (USC).
Kiffin later became University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) head coach, earning bowl appearances.
Ole Miss is No. 4 nationally with a 5-0 record.

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Story summary

Finebaum's 2013 on-air remark comparing Lane Kiffin to Miley Cyrus ignited a feud.
He criticized Kiffin for leaving Tennessee during a live broadcast.
The feud intensified, going viral after Kiffin's firing from University of Southern California (USC).
Kiffin later became University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) head coach, earning bowl appearances.
Ole Miss is No. 4 nationally with a 5-0 record.