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Lane Kiffin to sign new mega deal at Ole Miss, per report
By Rolando Rosa
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Lane Kiffin is getting some major bucks to remain in Oxford. The Ole Miss coach was rumored to be headed to Auburn, but instead is inking a massive extension, according to Sports Illustrated’s Ross Dellenger.
The new contract is for at least 8 years and will average $9 million a year. An interesting tidbit is the length of the deal, because of the state of Mississippi’s rule about public employees not being permitted to have contract over 4 years.
The contract is being finalized by Ole Miss’ private foundation.
Lane Kiffin’s new contract with Ole Miss is expected to be for at least 8 years & average $9 million a year, sources tell @SINow.
While the state of Mississippi does not allow public employees to have contracts of more than 4 years, the deal is run thru OM’s private foundation.
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) November 26, 2022
Auburn also had interest in a former NFL coach and is reportedly now zeroing in on Liberty’s Hugh Freeze.
Kiffin is in his 3rd season as Ole Miss’ head coach. No. 20 Ole Miss has an 8-4 overall record after dropping a 24-22 loss vs. in-state rival Mississippi State in the Egg Bowl. Kiffin led Ole Miss to a 10-3 record and a spot in the Sugar Bowl last season.
In his last stint, Kiffin sparked Florida Atlantic with 2 Conference USA championships in his 3 years. The longest Kiffin has remained as a head coach at any program was 4 seasons at USC (2010-13). Kiffin also previously was the head coach at Tennessee and the NFL’s then-Oakland Raiders.
Ole Miss will await its bowl destination and attempt to snap a 3-game losing streak.
