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Joe Judge Set to Step Up as Ole Miss Interim Coach

11/30/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Joe Judge, the Ole Miss quarterbacks coach, is positioned to become interim head coach if Lane Kiffin departs for LSU.
Judge previously led the New York Giants and has raised his coaching profile at Ole Miss through developing Trinidad Chambliss.
Trinidad Chambliss has praised Judge as a significant mentor, contributing to the Rebels' 10-1 season.
Lane Kiffin's decision on the LSU offer is expected soon and could affect Judge's future.

History

Historical Context

Lane Kiffin's leadership revitalized the Ole Miss Rebels football program, achieving a historic 10-1 season in 2021, the first in the program's history. This success followed Kiffin's challenging tenure at USC, where he recorded a 28-15 record. The volatility in college football coaching is underscored by Joe Judge's potential return, highlighting the competitive landscape of college athletics.

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Story summary

Joe Judge, the Ole Miss quarterbacks coach, is positioned to become interim head coach if Lane Kiffin departs for LSU.
Judge previously led the New York Giants and has raised his coaching profile at Ole Miss through developing Trinidad Chambliss.
Trinidad Chambliss has praised Judge as a significant mentor, contributing to the Rebels' 10-1 season.
Lane Kiffin's decision on the LSU offer is expected soon and could affect Judge's future.

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