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Kiffin's Move Sparks Rivalry Tensions Before Showdown

1/21/2026

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Lane Kiffin, the new head coach of LSU, is trying to ease tensions with Ole Miss fans after leaving Ole Miss.
He moved to Baton Rouge just before Ole Miss began its playoff run under new coach Pete Golding.
The rivalry escalated as both teams compete for transfers, with accusations of sabotage flying between fanbases.
The rivalry is expected to grow until the September 19 matchup.

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Story summary

Lane Kiffin, the new head coach of LSU, is trying to ease tensions with Ole Miss fans after leaving Ole Miss.
He moved to Baton Rouge just before Ole Miss began its playoff run under new coach Pete Golding.
The rivalry escalated as both teams compete for transfers, with accusations of sabotage flying between fanbases.
The rivalry is expected to grow until the September 19 matchup.