Coach Kiffin Weighs the Rivalry
Lane Kiffin recently drew a comparison between the animosity he encounters from Ole Miss supporters and the reaction he still feels from Tennessee backers, suggesting the former may run even deeper. In a recent interview he noted that while both camps have voiced displeasure, the intensity of the hostility in Oxford appears to cut sharper.
The coach’s abrupt exit from Ole Miss during a College Football Playoff run in 2025 left the fan base reeling, a departure that sparked protests and, on one occasion in 2021, saw Tennessee fans pelt the field with objects after a contentious call.
The Upcoming Clash
The next chapter will unfold on November 21 at Neyland Stadium, where the LSU Tigers are slated to meet the Tennessee Volunteers. Organizers have yet to announce the kickoff time or the television network that will carry the broadcast, leaving both schools in a holding pattern as the schedule is finalized.