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Head coach Lane Kiffin is doing his best to paint a calm picture of his messy exit from Ole Miss, even as he settles into the LSU football team job. In an interview with ESPN’s Marty Smith, the new Tigers head coach pushed back on reports that he issued a “get on the plane, or […]

The Syracuse football team finished the regular season with a 3-9 record after an ugly 34-12 loss to 2-10 Boston College. The week before, Syracuse was blown out by Notre Dame, 70-7, in an embarrassing showing for the Orange. Syracuse saw starting quarterback Steve Angeli suffer a season-ending injury earlier in the year, and it […]

As the Alabama football team beat the Auburn Tigers in the Iron Bowl last Saturday, 27-20, the program now prepares to win the SEC championship against a familiar foe in the Georgie Bulldogs on Saturday. While the Alabama football program believes it should make the CFP, quarterback Ty Simpson continues to make the case as […]

On Sunday, it was announced that Ole Miss football head coach Lane Kiffin would be ditching the program ahead of its likely college football playoff run in order to accept the head coaching job at LSU. The college football calendar makes it so that the move had to happen right now,, ahead of the upcoming […]

Texas has earned its place in the College Football Playoff despite their 9-3 record. Coach Steve Sarkisian’s squad delivered when it mattered most by defeating the previously undefeated No. 3 Texas A&M team 27-17 in Friday’s rivalry showdown, cementing an argument that their quality of wins far outweighs the narrative surrounding their three losses. The […]

On Sunday, the college football world received a jolt when it was announced that Lane Kiffin would be abandoning the Ole Miss Rebels ahead of their upcoming college football playoff run in order to accept the head coaching job at LSU. On his way out, Kiffin burned any and all bridges he had in Oxford, […]

Finally, the drama is over. On Sunday, Lane Kiffin announced his decision to leave Ole Miss and go to LSU. Now, Kiffin is the new LSU football head coach, and he is earning a ton of money to become one of the highest-paid coaches in college football. There were plenty of drama, rumors, and speculation, […]

Former Ole Miss football head coach Lane Kiffin said all the right things when he talked to ESPN’s Marty Smith shortly before hopping on a flight to Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He expressed gratitude to the university and even recognized the predicament that athletic director Keith Carter found himself in during the whole process. Kiffin also […]

The transition from Ole Miss to LSU hasn’t been a smooth one for coach Lane Kiffin, which is putting it mildly. After all, he abruptly left his No. 7 11-1 team, which is in a prime position to contend for a title. Meanwhile, LSU is currently 7-5 and is unranked. So one could understand why […]

The narrative surrounding Notre Dame’s resurgence has been carefully crafted and aggressively marketed. After stumbling out of the gate with losses to Miami and Texas A&M, the Fighting Irish rattled off ten consecutive victories to work their way into the college football conversation. Their recent dominance has earned them respect, hype, and a seemingly legitimate […]

The Iron Bowl is never short on drama. However, Auburn’s Week 14 loss to Alabama may haunt the Tigers for years. They entered Tuscaloosa playing their best football of the season. Auburn outgained the No. 10 Crimson Tide, controlled long stretches of the game, and had multiple chances late to tie or take the lead. […]

When Michigan and Ohio State football meet, stakes are always high. The 2025 edition of The Game, though, carried playoff implications, Heisman campaigns, and legacy-defining expectations. For Michigan, it turned out to be a rude awakening. The No. 15 Wolverines walked into Columbus seeking a another win in the rivalry. Instead, they were humbled 27-9 […]

Oklahoma’s 2026 recruiting class suffered a setback on Sunday as four-star wide receiver Brayden Allen officially decommitted from the Sooners, he told Hayes Fawcett of Rivals. The 6-foot-1, 185-pound Lafayette Christian Academy standout from Lafayette, Louisiana, had pledged to Oklahoma on October 1, 2025, after previously decommitting from Tulane. Ranked No. 41 nationally in the […]

For Texas A&M, Week 14 was supposed to be a chance to cap an undefeated season with a victory over their bitter rivals. They were supposed to solidify their case for a College Football Playoff berth. Instead, the night became a harsh reminder of how quickly momentum can shift. It showed how brutally a rivalry […]

Kentucky football will search for its 23rd head coach in program history. Mark Stoops is out following the 41-0 loss to Louisville. But UK also learned a pivotal update on the college football recruiting trail after Stoops’ dismissal. Quarterback Matt Ponatoski rose as one of the last four-star commits under Stoops — choosing UK in […]

Kentucky football surfaced as the sixth different Southeastern Conference program to make a coaching change. And the Wildcats’ decision comes 24 hours after Mark Stoops refused to walk away. UK ends up firing Stoops — ending his 13-season run at Lexington Sunday. ESPN college football insider Pete Thamel first reported the departure. The Wildcats shot […]

LSU football turns the page to the Lane Kiffin era. Kiffin ended weeks of speculation and accepted LSU’s offer Sunday. Turns out, though, a conversation with Pete Carroll sparked the move out of Ole Miss. Kiffin chatted one-on-one with Marty Smith of ESPN while on his way to the airport. The incoming Tigers leader shared […]

Ole Miss football is now dealing with the ripple effects of the Lane Kiffin departure. Kiffin accepted LSU’s massive offer Sunday morning after weeks of speculation. His exit is immediately impacting recruiting — with a 2027 commit reopening his process. Interior offensive lineman Shavezz Dixon decommitted from Ole Miss hours after Kiffin left — with […]

Lane Kiffin gave his thoughts on the Ole Miss Rebels football program showing him the door before securing a spot in the College Football Playoff. Kiffin accepted the offer to become the next head coach of the LSU Tigers, a fellow SEC opponent. This came as the Rebels were on the cusp of CFP contention […]

Lane Kiffin ultimately decided to leave the Ole Miss Rebels and accept the head coaching job for the LSU Tigers. It’s been a massively controversial situation for Rebels fans, as it appears to be an ugly departure. Amid the chaos, Tigers linebacker Whit Weeks rubbed salt in the wound of the Ole Miss fanbase with […]

With the official announcement of Lane Kiffin heading to the LSU football program to be its next head coach after bolting from Ole Miss, the process starts on forming his coaching staff. As there have already been rumors suggesting which Rebels coaches will be joining Kiffin with the LSU football team, the list grows longer. […]

Ole Miss football watched its fans switch moods immediately 48 hours after Black Friday. Lane Kiffin opened up the head coaching position in Oxford, bolting to LSU officially on Sunday. Rebels fans managed to give him this send off: By booing him as he and his family boarded a plane. John Talty of CBS Sports […]

The Ole Miss football program is turning the page, following the departure of head coach Lane Kiffin. Defensive coordinator Pete Golding is getting the job of replacing Kiffin for the Rebels, as head coach. Ole Miss is working hard to keep a whole bunch of Kiffin’s offensive coaches on staff. “Sources: There’s early momentum on […]

The LSU football team is now led by Lane Kiffin. Kiffin replaces Brian Kelly, who got the boot during the 2025 season. Kiffin is rumored to be keeping at least one LSU coach around the program moving forward. “LSU defensive coordinator Blake Baker is viewed as a strong possibility to be retained by Lane Kiffin […]

The regular season is in the rearview mirror, and the College Football Playoff picture is clearer than ever. Rivalry Week was devoid of chaos on Saturday after Texas A&M suffered its first loss of the season against Texas on Friday night. Oklahoma and Alabama both survived close calls late on Saturday, and Oregon rolled over […]

The LSU football team has a new head coach for 2026. Lane Kiffin is leaving Ole Miss in dramatic fashion, to head to Baton Rouge and coach the Tigers. Ole Miss won’t have to wait long to face off against Kiffin and the Tigers. “He will play at both Ole Miss (and) Tennessee next season,” […]

As rumors swirl about the fate of Lane Kiffin, LSU, and Ole Miss football, the “parody accounts” on social media are out in full force, “reporting” all types of wild claims. One such account asserted that New York Giants legend and Ole Miss alum Eli Manning would be taking over. What’s more surprising, though, is […]

As if it was any surprise at this point, Lane Kiffin is heading to LSU football to become their head coach, which means he will be leaving Ole Miss. Kiffin made the decision official with a statement, saying that it took alot of prayer and time with his family. “I was hoping to complete a […]

With the Florida football team hiring Jon Sumrall as its next head coach, having been in the running for Ole Miss’ Lane Kiffin, the situation between the two is looking to be different. As it was expected that the Florida football program wouldn’t pursue Kiffin any longer, the team is giving Sumrall a luxury that […]

The Ole Miss football team is bracing for the fallout of the Lane Kiffin saga, and the ripples are already hitting the recruiting trail. With Kiffin widely expected to bolt Oxford for LSU and reportedly telling assistants they either get on the plane to Baton Rouge or get left behind, the Rebels suddenly look like […]

The Ole Miss football program is currently embroiled in a major controversy as they await the decision from head coach Lane Kiffin on where he will take his talents next. Kiffin is widely expected to abandon ship and join the LSU Tigers imminently, but as of yet, no official announcement has been made. Still, that […]

The drama surrounding Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin and the LSU football program appears to be coming to an end. On Sunday, it was all but announced that Kiffin will be heading to Baton Rouge, after leading Ole Miss since 2020. While Kiffin has had a lot of success at Ole Miss, the final […]

The Michigan State Spartans football program ended the 2025-26 season with a 4-8 record after defeating the Maryland Terrapins 38-28 in Week 14. The Spartans are now making a change at head coach and already have their replacement locked in. Michigan State announced that it is firing Jonathan Smith as head coach, according to Matt […]

Florida’s football team coaching search did not end with the splashy Lane Kiffin hire many around the SEC expected, but it still landed one of the hottest names in the sport. After missing out on the Ole Miss coach, Florida moved quickly to lock in Tulane’s Jon Sumrall as its next head man, betting on […]

After the Texas football program upset the Texas A&M Aggies on Saturday night, 27-17, there were fans wondering how the result would impact The Associated Press’ Top 25 rankings. While it was a brutal loss for Texas A&M at the hands of the Texas football team, it has led to major changes in the rankings. […]

With a dominant 45-24 win over rival Tennessee to end the regular season, Vanderbilt is in excellent position to make its first College Football Playoff appearance. However, that is not how the AP poll sees it, as the Commodores were somehow demoted in the latest college football top 25 rankings update. The weekly AP poll […]

Head coach James Franklin’s Virginia Tech rebuild is starting to look very familiar to Penn State fans. Since arriving in Blacksburg, the new Hokies head coach has leaned heavily on pre-existing relationships, even convincing four-star tight end Pierce Petersohn to follow him after backing off his Penn State pledge. That flip, plus a string of […]

Dave Doeren will continue climbing the ranks as one of the longest-tenured coaches in college football with NC State in 2026. After capping off a 7-5 regular season with another dominant win over North Carolina, the Wolfpack confirmed that Doeren will remain with the team in 2026. NC State athletic director Boo Corrigan acknowledged the […]

The Florida football program hired Jon Sumrall on Sunday, to be its next head coach. Sumrall had lots of success at Tulane, and was seen as a hot candidate on the college football coaching circuit. Following the hire, Florida is continuing to fill out the football program’s staff. “Florida is finalizing a deal with former […]