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Kiffin and Venables Spar After Ole Miss Victory

10/29/2025

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After Ole Miss defeated Oklahoma 34-26, Lane Kiffin (Ole Miss head coach) and Brent Venables (Oklahoma head coach) exchanged barbs.
Venables said his team was better despite the loss, claiming they outperformed Ole Miss in execution.
Kiffin disputed the claim, noting Ole Miss had more yards and first downs.
Kiffin recalled past national championships and said, "That's a hot take."
The exchange signals ongoing tension between the coaches.

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Story summary

After Ole Miss defeated Oklahoma 34-26, Lane Kiffin (Ole Miss head coach) and Brent Venables (Oklahoma head coach) exchanged barbs.
Venables said his team was better despite the loss, claiming they outperformed Ole Miss in execution.
Kiffin disputed the claim, noting Ole Miss had more yards and first downs.
Kiffin recalled past national championships and said, "That's a hot take."
The exchange signals ongoing tension between the coaches.