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LSU's Frank Wilson Joins Ole Miss as Running Backs Coach

12/17/2025

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Wilson Joins Ole Miss

Frank Wilson, LSU's interim head coach, will join Ole Miss as running backs coach after the Texas Bowl against Houston on December 27.
Lane Kiffin's departure from Ole Miss to LSU intensifies the rivalry.
Wilson will reunite with Pete Golding, Ole Miss's new head coach, who was Wilson's defensive coordinator at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA).
Wilson is recognized as a top recruiter in Louisiana.

Summary

Wilson Takes Charge

Frank Wilson joins Ole Miss as running backs coach after Lane Kiffin's departure to LSU.
Lane Kiffin's exit has stirred emotions among Ole Miss fans and alumni.
Athletic director Keith Carter disputed Kiffin's claim that he was denied a playoff opportunity.
Spencer Sanders and others contradicted Kiffin's assertion that they wanted him to remain.
Kiffin has allowed four assistants to return to Ole Miss for playoff preparations.

History

Historical Context

Lane Kiffin's controversial departure from the University of Tennessee to the University of Southern California in January 2010 sparked outrage among fans and led to campus riots. Kiffin's brief tenure at Tennessee, marked by a 7-6 record, highlighted the financial stakes in college football, including a $1 million buyout. This ongoing cycle of coaching changes continues to shape rivalries, as seen with Frank Wilson's move to Ole Miss.

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Wilson Joins Ole Miss

Frank Wilson, LSU's interim head coach, will join Ole Miss as running backs coach after the Texas Bowl against Houston on December 27.
Lane Kiffin's departure from Ole Miss to LSU intensifies the rivalry.
Wilson will reunite with Pete Golding, Ole Miss's new head coach, who was Wilson's defensive coordinator at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA).
Wilson is recognized as a top recruiter in Louisiana.

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