Ole Miss football coach Lane Kiffin has publicly denied a report claiming he is set to leave the school to become the head coach at Auburn. The report, initially published by WCBI News sports director Jon Sokoloff, suggested Kiffin would step down on Friday and take the Auburn job. However, Kiffin wasted no time addressing the rumors, tweeting, “I have no idea what you’re talking about,” in response to the claim.
Kiffin’s response was not only swift but also pointed, as he later joked about the situation on Twitter by posting a mock news release about Sokoloff leaving his own position at WCBI to join a rival network. The tweet underlined Kiffin’s apparent amusement at the situation and his intent to quash any speculation.
This isn’t the first time Kiffin’s name has been linked to coaching rumors, given his reputation for offensive prowess and success in turning programs around. Since arriving at Ole Miss in 2020, Kiffin has revitalized the Rebels, leading them to a 10-win season in 2021 and keeping them competitive in the SEC this year.
While Auburn has been searching for a head coach since firing Bryan Harsin in October, Kiffin has remained tight-lipped about any potential offers, choosing instead to focus on Ole Miss’s upcoming games. His dismissal of the report suggests he is committed to the Rebels for now, although coaching moves in college football are often unpredictable.
As the situation develops, all eyes will remain on Kiffin and Auburn, with fans speculating whether there is any truth to the rumors or if this is simply another instance of premature reporting in the fast-paced world of college football.